Key Takeaway

Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman, India NDC# 33342-026-07. by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd was recalled on June 11, 2025. The hazard: Presence of Foreign Substance- Black hair strand found attached to a tablet in a sealed bottle.

FDA Drug Class III Ongoing

Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman, India NDC# 33342-026-07.

Recalled: June 11, 2025 ~9,888/ 30 count bottles units affected D-0509-2025

Description

Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman, India NDC# 33342-026-07.

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Foreign Substance- Black hair strand found attached to a tablet in a sealed bottle.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Daman, India NDC# 33342-026-07.

Drugs

Company Information

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Mumbai, India

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Distribution

U.S. Nationwide.

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