Key Takeaway
Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE / There are 7 different labels under which this product is packaged but by Novartis Consumer Health was recalled on September 3, 2013. The hazard: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: The products are being recalled due to chipped and broken tablets.
Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE / There are 7 different labels under which this product is packaged but
Description
Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE / There are 7 different labels under which this product is packaged but the active ingredient is the same. 1) DOLLAR GENERAL LABEL: DG Health Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 60 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 300436122) and 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 300676122304). Distributed by Dolgencorp, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN. 2) FAMILY DOLLAR LABEL: Family Wellness Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 032251004292). Distributed by Family Dollar Services, Inc, Matthews, NC. 3) FAMILY DOLLAR LABEL Family Dollar Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 400910131502). Manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE and Distributed by Family Dollar Services, Inc, Charlotte, NC. 4) TARGET LABEL: Allergy Relief Medication, loratadine, 10 mg/antihistamine, packaged in 10 tablet (UPC 300670675103), 15 tablet (UPC 300670668150), 30 tablet (UPC 300670675301), 40 tablet (UPC 300670675400), and 60 tablet (UPC 300670675004) blister packs. It is also packaged in 120 tablet (UPC 300670675127) and 180 tablet (UPC 300676255736) bottles. Dist. by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN. 5) PRIVATE LABEL: Loratadine 10mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 10 tablet (UPC 300670674106) and 30 tablet (UPC 300670674304) blister packs. Manufactured and Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Lincoln, NE. 6) WALMART LABEL, Equate, Allergy Relief, Loratadine Tablets, 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 10 tablet (UPC 681131739276) and 30 tablet (UPC 681131739283) blister packs. Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR. 7) CVS LABEL: CVS Pharmacy, Allergy Relief, Loratadine 10mg/Antihistamine, packaged in 5 tablet (UPC 050428068595), 10 tablet (UPC 050428046784), 20 tablet (UPC 050428065747) (UPC 050428579350), and 30 tablet (UPC 050428046791) blister packs. Also packaged in 120 tablet (UPC 050428065822) and 365 tablet (UPC 050428160282) plastic bottles. Manufactured by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Lincoln, NE, for: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI.
Hazard / Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: The products are being recalled due to chipped and broken tablets.
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
Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE / There are 7 different labels under which this product is packaged but
DrugsCompany Information
Novartis Consumer Health
Lincoln, NE, United States
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Nationwide
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