Key Takeaway

Rugby NATURAL IRON SUPPLEMENT Ferrous Sulfate, 5 gr (325 mg), 100 TABLETS, Mfd for: RUGBY LABORATORIES, INC. DULUTH, GEORGIA 30097 UPC 0 0536-5890-013 by Advance Pharmaceutical Inc was recalled on December 28, 2012. The hazard: Labeling; Label Mixup; bottles of Ferrous Sulfate actually contains Meclizine HCl (indicated for motion sickness)

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Rugby NATURAL IRON SUPPLEMENT Ferrous Sulfate, 5 gr (325 mg), 100 TABLETS, Mfd for: RUGBY LABORATORIES, INC. DULUTH, GEORGIA 30097 UPC 0 0536-5890-013

Recalled: December 28, 2012 ~19,944 bottles units affected D-601-2013

Description

Rugby NATURAL IRON SUPPLEMENT Ferrous Sulfate, 5 gr (325 mg), 100 TABLETS, Mfd for: RUGBY LABORATORIES, INC. DULUTH, GEORGIA 30097 UPC 0 0536-5890-013

Hazard / Reason

Labeling; Label Mixup; bottles of Ferrous Sulfate actually contains Meclizine HCl (indicated for motion sickness)

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

Rugby NATURAL IRON SUPPLEMENT Ferrous Sulfate, 5 gr (325 mg), 100 TABLETS, Mfd for: RUGBY LABORATORIES, INC. DULUTH, GEORGIA 30097 UPC 0 0536-5890-013

Drugs

Company Information

Advance Pharmaceutical Inc

Holtsville, NY, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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