Key Takeaway

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60 by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. was recalled on March 6, 2017. The hazard: Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Recalled: March 6, 2017 ~1,728 bottles units affected D-0649-2017

Description

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Hazard / Reason

Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

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

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Drugs

Company Information

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

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Distribution

U.S. nationwide

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