drugs Class III Updated 2014-01-08

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals recalls Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Ora

Recalled Product

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).


Hazard / Issue

Failed impurities/degradation specifications; out of specification for the known impurity 4-chlorobenzophenone.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers: NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL): L081K12A, exp. 4/14; L082K12A, exp. 4/14; L062M12A, exp. 6/14; L063M12A, exp. 6/14; L064M12A, exp. 6/14; L054A13A, exp. 7/14; L055A13A, exp. 7/14; L057A13A, exp. 7/14; L058A13A, exp. 7/14; L075B13A, exp. 8/14; L076B13A, exp 8/14; L003C13A, exp. 8/14; L004C13A, exp. 8/14; and L005C13A, exp. 8/14 NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL): L081K12B, exp. 4/14; L082K12B, exp. 4/14; L059A13A, exp. 7/14; L114E13A, exp. 10/14; L026G13A, exp. 12/14; and L081J13A, exp. 3/15.
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