The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1516-201·Announced 2016-09-28

Lupin Recalls Escitalopram Tablets Due to Incorrect or Missing Lot and Expiration Dates

Lupin Limited is recalling 3,192 bottles of Escitalopram Tablets USP 20 mg because the labels may have incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is limited to a documentation and labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Lupin Limited is recalling 3,192 bottles of Escitalopram Tablets USP 20 mg, 100-count bottles, due to labeling errors. The recall is limited to Lot # G510086 with an expiration date of 11/17. The product is distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the product labels may contain incorrect or missing lot and/or expiration date information. This labeling issue could affect the ability to track the product or verify its expiration status.

Consumers who have this specific lot of Escitalopram Tablets should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on how to proceed. The product is a prescription-only medication manufactured by Lupin Limited in India for Lupin Pharmaceuticals in Baltimore, MD.

The recalled product

Product
ESCITALOPRAM (ESCITSLOPRAM)
Brand
ESCITALOPRAM
Manufacturer
Lupin Limited

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 (2)

  • Lot # G510086
  • Exp. 11/17

UPCs (2)

  • 0368180135012
  • 0368180136019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.