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Qualitest Recalls Over One Hundred Lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets
The manufacturer Qualitest has issued a voluntary, nationwide, retail level recall for 101 lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, 10 mg/500 mg. This includes product with the following NDC numbers and lot numbers beginning with the letter “C”:
NDC 0603-3888-16 - 30 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-20 - 60 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-02 - 90 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-21 - 100 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-22 - 120 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-26 - 150 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-04 - 180 count bottle;
NDC 0603-3888-28 - 500 count bottle; and
NDC 0603-3888-32 - 1000 count bottle.
It is possible that some tablets from these lots may be oversized and may contain a higher dosage of the ingredients hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen. Taking a higher dosage of acetaminophen than intended could potentially cause severe liver damage, especially in patients on other acetaminophen-containing medications, patients with liver dysfunction, or people who consume more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. Taking a higher dose of hydrocodone than intended could result in an increase in the severity or frequency of side effects, such as sedation or respiratory depression, particularly in patients who are elderly, have severe kidney or liver impairment, or are also taking interacting medications, for example other sedating medications or certain antidepressants.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm331218.htm?source=govdelivery
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Raritan Pharmaceuticals Recalls Several Lots of Store Branded Fiber Supplements
Raritan Pharmaceuticals has recalled several lots of various fiber supplements. The following brands and lot numbers have been recalled because the product was manufactured with raw material that was found to be contaminated with bacteria:
Best Choice Health Care, Psyllium Fiber Supplement, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber Laxative: Lot 16273
CVS Pharmacy Fiber Capsules for Regularity, Dietary Fiber Supplement: Lots 16273, 16274, and 16463
Equate Fiber Therapy, 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement: Lots 15952, 16271, 16274, 16425, 16434, 16435, 16436, 16459, 16461, 16462, and 16465
Leader Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber Laxative Dietary Fiber Supplement,: Lots 16273 and 16274
Up&Up Psyllium Fiber Supplement, 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber Therapy for Regularity/Fiber Supplement: Lots 15952, 16459, 16460, 16463, and 16475
Wal-Mucil 100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Fiber Laxative/Supplement: Lots 15952, 16270, 16425, 16459, 16466, and 16467
Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules,100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Calcium/Dietary Fiber Supplement: Lots 15085, 15086, and 15087
Berkley & Jensen Fiber Capsules, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber: Lot 16470
Simply Right Healthcare Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Fiber Supplement, Fiber Laxative for Regularity: Lots 16273, 16460, 16464, 16466, 16468, and 16469
Premier Value Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber: Lot 16470
Premier Value Fiber Plus Calcium Supplement Capsules: Lot 15087
DRxChoice Fiber Capsules: Lots: 16274 and 16471
These store branded fiber capsules contain psyllium and are used as a supplement to help regulate your digestive system. No other lots, strengths, or brands of psyllium were involved in this recall.
To view the FDA notice about this recall, please visit:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Event-Detail.cfm?action=detail&id=63384&w=10312012&lang=eng
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