drugs HIGH RISK Updated 2019-05-29

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only

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Recalled Product

Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, NJ 07936 Product of Ireland, NDC 0078-0972-61.

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Hazard / Issue

Cross Contamination with Other Products: product is being recalled due to possible cross-contamination with peanut flour.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: 8H57901589, Exp. 09/2020; 9H57900189 and 9H57900289, Exp. 12/2020.

✅ 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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