Key Takeaway

PONSTEL (Mefanamic Acid) USP, 250 mg capsules, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shionogi Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981 by Shionogi Inc. was recalled on May 24, 2017. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low dissolution results were obtained during stability testing

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

PONSTEL (Mefanamic Acid) USP, 250 mg capsules, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shionogi Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981

Recalled: May 24, 2017 ~455 bottles units affected D-0982-2017

Description

PONSTEL (Mefanamic Acid) USP, 250 mg capsules, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shionogi Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low dissolution results were obtained during stability testing

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

PONSTEL (Mefanamic Acid) USP, 250 mg capsules, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shionogi Inc. Florham Park, NJ 07932 Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981

Drugs

Company Information

Shionogi Inc.

Alpharetta, GA, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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