The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-721-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Docusate Sodium Capsules Due to Labeling Mixup

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Docusate Sodium capsules because they may be mislabeled as other medications. The affected products were distributed in four western states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the risk of patients taking incorrect medications due to mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Docusate Sodium, Capsule, 50 mg, Over The Counter, NDC 67618010060. The recall is due to a labeling mixup where the product may be potentially mislabeled as Levothyroxine Sodium, Tablet, 112 mcg; Mexiletine HCL, Capsule, 150 mg; or Cholecalciferol, Tablet, 5000 units.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The source text identifies specific pedigree codes and expiration dates for the affected lots, including AD60211_8 (EXP: 5/21/2014), AD62865_10 (EXP: 5/23/2014), and AD65457_13 (EXP: 5/24/2014).

Consumers should check their medication labels and discontinue use if the product matches the recalled description. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
DOCUSATE SODIUM, Capsule, 50 mg, Over The Counter, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 67618010060
Affected units
181

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 (8)

  • DOCUSATE SODIUM
  • Capsule
  • 50 mg has the following codes Pedigree: AD60211_8
  • EXP: 5/21/2014
  • Pedigree: AD62865_10
  • EXP: 5/23/2014
  • Pedigree: AD65457_13
  • EXP: 5/24/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC 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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