Loratadine 24 HR-OTC,10 mg, 30-count bottle, Manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Distributed by Physicians Total Care, Tulsa OK 74146, NDC 54868-5268-00

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: September 11, 2013 Physicians Total Care Over-the-Counter Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 68GA, 68WE, 6A9W, 6AIT, 6ALI, 6936; Exp. 09/13 Lot #: 6BYA, 6CVI, 6FVX, 6CVH, 6D1W, 6DSH, 6E2V, 6E9W; Exp. 10/13 Lot #: 6HO2, 6I1F; Exp. 11/13 Lot #: 6IG5, 6ILV, 6HCE, 6I7B; Exp. 12/13 Lot #: 6TKA, 6TSZ, 6TUO, 6TXT; Exp. 05/14 Lot #: 6V2S, 6WWJ, 6U9L, 6UQP, 6VJM, 6VSS, 6W3J; Exp. 07/14 Lot #: 6WVP, 6XFX, 6Y99; Exp. 08/14 Lot # :6Y7A; Exp. 10/14
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Affected lot numbers may contain chipped or broken tablets.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Loratadine 24 HR-OTC,10 mg, 30-count bottle, Manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Distributed by Physicians Total Care, Tulsa OK 74146, NDC 54868-5268-00

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 68GA, 68WE, 6A9W, 6AIT, 6ALI, 6936; Exp. 09/13 Lot #: 6BYA, 6CVI, 6FVX, 6CVH, 6D1W, 6DSH, 6E2V, 6E9W; Exp. 10/13 Lot #: 6HO2, 6I1F; Exp. 11/13 Lot #: 6IG5, 6ILV, 6HCE, 6I7B; Exp. 12/13 Lot #: 6TKA, 6TSZ, 6TUO, 6TXT; Exp. 05/14 Lot #: 6V2S, 6WWJ, 6U9L, 6UQP, 6VJM, 6VSS, 6W3J; Exp. 07/14 Lot #: 6WVP, 6XFX, 6Y99; Exp. 08/14 Lot # :6Y7A; Exp. 10/14

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0239-2015

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