The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-179-2013·Announced 2013-03-06

Dr. Reddy's Recalls Citalopram Tablets Due to Chemical Odor Complaints

Dr. Reddy's is recalling 86,093 bottles of Citalopram tablets due to reports of a strong garlic or chemical smell.

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 involves a chemical odor complaint without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling 86,093 bottles of Citalopram tablets USP, 20mg, 30-count. The affected product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide. The specific lot number is C201922 with an expiration date of 1/14.

The recall was initiated due to complaints reporting a strong garlic odor or strong chemical smell in the product. This is classified as a Class II recall by the FDA.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the recalled lot, patients should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Citalopram tablets USP, 20mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli, India 502 325, NDC 55111-343-30
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard

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 #: C201922
  • Exp 1/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, 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.

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