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Class II · ModerateRecall completed

Maximum Strength Acid Reducer

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

Does this affect you?
Check your lot numberLots: 8BE1032, 8BE1486, 8CE1638, 8DE1361, 8DE1612, 8FE1354, 8GE1737, 8HE1654, 8JE2237, 8KE2726, 8LE2369, 8ME2645, 9AE2777, 9CE3315, 9DE2720, 9EE2578, 9FE2956, 9GE2698, 9GE3202
Where it was soldNationwide USA
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 Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.

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 / forPerrigo Company PLC
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Full product labelMaximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 95 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Basic Care: 0113-7950-01; NDC CVS Health: 59779-950-01
Recalling firmPerrigo Company PLC
DistributionNationwide USA
Recall initiated2019-10-23
Report date2020-03-25
Recall completed2020-11-06
Recall numberD-1027-2020
ClassificationClass II
FDA statusTerminated
Origin on fileAllegan MI 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.