Key Takeaway
Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. was recalled on May 11, 2019. The hazard: Cross Contamination with Other Products: product is being recalled due to possible cross-contamination with peanut flour.
Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover,
Description
Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, NJ 07936 Product of Ireland, NDC 0078-0972-61.
Hazard / Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Products: product is being recalled due to possible cross-contamination with peanut flour.
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover,
DrugsCompany Information
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Suffern, NY, United States
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Nationwide with in the United States
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