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Class II · ModerateRecall completed

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets

Could cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm is unlikely.

Does this affect you?
Check your lot numberLots: a) 21307 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21309 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21528 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21527 Exp. 02/29/2020, 22247 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23214 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23243 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23244 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24198 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24199 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24289 Exp. 01/31/2021; b) 22291 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23215 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23776 Exp. 01/31/2021
Where it was soldNationwide.
Find the lot number printed on your box or bottle. If it matches — and you take this medicine — call your pharmacist. Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

What happened

CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API

What to do

  1. Check the lot number and expiry on your medicine against the recall above.
  2. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything — don't stop on your own.
  3. Report any problems to FDA MedWatch (1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch).

Who makes it

Distributed by / forAvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets
NDC42291-725-25
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Full product labelAVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30
Recalling firmAVKARE Inc.
DistributionNationwide.
Quantity104,797 bottles
Recall initiated2019-11-14
Report date2019-12-04
Recall completed2021-10-27
Recall numberD-0525-2020
ClassificationClass II
FDA statusTerminated
Origin on filePulaski TN United States

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This is public FDA recall information, not medical advice. A recall does not always mean your specific bottle is affected. Never stop a prescribed medicine without asking your pharmacist or doctor.