Key Takeaway

Metronidazole Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 10-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-3); b) 14-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-1); c) 20-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-5); by Physicians Total Care, Inc. was recalled on April 6, 2011. The hazard: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some tablets had the potential to not conform to weight specifications.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Metronidazole Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 10-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-3); b) 14-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-1); c) 20-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-5);

Recalled: April 6, 2011 ~25230 tablets: a) 190 bottles, b) 743 bottles, c) 293 bottles, d) 8 bottles, e) 230 bottles units affected D-547-2013

Description

Metronidazole Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 10-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-3); b) 14-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-1); c) 20-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-5); d) 21-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-0); e) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-8), Rx only, Mfg. By: Pliva Krakow Pharma. Comp., Krakow, Poland; Repacked & distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some tablets had the potential to not conform to weight specifications.

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

Metronidazole Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 10-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-3); b) 14-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-1); c) 20-count tablets per bottle (NDC 54868-0158-5);

Drugs

Company Information

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Tulsa, OK, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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