The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1389-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Wal-Fex D Tablets Due to Impurity Testing Failures

Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Wal-Fex D tablets because testing showed impurity levels above or near specification limits.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves impurities near or above specification limits without reported injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling Wal-Fex D Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets. The recall involves 14,399 30-count units distributed nationwide in the USA by Walgreen Co. The affected lots are GKS1014 (EXP 09/2019) and GKT0484A (EXP 04/2020).

The recall was initiated because testing of Fexofenadine HCl and Pseudoephedrine failed impurities/degradation specifications. Specifically, elevated substance results were reported above or near the specification limit.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact their pharmacist or Sun Pharmaceutical for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Wal-Fex D Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg/ Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Allergy & Congestion, 30-count box. Distributed by: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmore Rd. Deerfield, IL 40015. Made in India. UPC 3 11917 19454 7

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot: GKS1014
  • EXP 09/2019
  • GKT0484A
  • EXP 04/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →