Key Takeaway

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. was recalled on December 10, 2019. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals

Recalled: December 10, 2019 ~3,726 bottles units affected D-0629-2020

Description

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.

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

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals

Drugs

Company Information

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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