drugs MODERATE Updated 2023-12-06

Apotex Corp. recalls Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 30 mg, a)30-c

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Recalled Product

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 30 mg, a)30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-1, b)100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0084-2, c)1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

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Hazard / Issue

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot numbers: a)100 count bottle: RV8686; b) 1000 count bottle: RX0119; c) 30 count bottle: RV2254; Exp. 08/2024

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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