Key Takeaway

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Individual blister pack: NDC 0555-0171-88, 25 Unit-Dos by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. was recalled on April 2, 2012. The hazard: Tablet Thickness: Product is being recalled due to the potential of being underweight or overweight.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Individual blister pack: NDC 0555-0171-88, 25 Unit-Dos

Recalled: April 2, 2012 ~4188 cartons (5 X 5 blisterpacks) units affected D-1396-2012

Description

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Individual blister pack: NDC 0555-0171-88, 25 Unit-Dose Tablets (5x5) Carton: NDC 0555-0171-78

Hazard / Reason

Tablet Thickness: Product is being recalled due to the potential of being underweight or overweight.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Mefloquine HCL Tablets, 250 mg, 5 tablets per blister pack; 5 Blister packs per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville, PA 18960, Individual blister pack: NDC 0555-0171-88, 25 Unit-Dos

Drugs

Company Information

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Sellersville, PA, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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