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Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: October 2, 2013 Cardinal Health Prescription Drugs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 315004A, Exp 1/15/14; Lot #: 315620A, Exp 1/15/14
  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:
Cardinal Health
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: the package insert for the potassium chloride 8 mEq and 10 mEq strength instead of the potassium chloride 10 mEq and 20 mEq strength was packaged with the product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 315004A, Exp 1/15/14; Lot #: 315620A, Exp 1/15/14

Distribution:

Distributed in: OK

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0489-2015

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