Key Takeaway

RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-9418-58. by Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals was recalled on October 21, 2015. The hazard: Failed Stability Specifications: Out of Specification results obtained for preservative butylparaben.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-9418-58.

Recalled: October 21, 2015 ~61,146 Bottles units affected D-0162-2016

Description

RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-9418-58.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of Specification results obtained for preservative butylparaben.

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

RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-9418-58.

Drugs

Company Information

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Huntsville, AL, United States

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Distribution

U.S. Nationwide

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