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Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: December 16, 2013 Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL): L081K12A, exp. 4/14; L082K12A, exp. 4/14; L062M12A, exp. 6/14; L063M12A, exp. 6/14; L064M12A, exp. 6/14; L054A13A, exp. 7/14; L055A13A, exp. 7/14; L057A13A, exp. 7/14; L058A13A, exp. 7/14; L075B13A, exp. 8/14; L076B13A, exp 8/14; L003C13A, exp. 8/14; L004C13A, exp. 8/14; and L005C13A, exp. 8/14 NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL): L081K12B, exp. 4/14; L082K12B, exp. 4/14; L059A13A, exp. 7/14; L114E13A, exp. 10/14; L026G13A, exp. 12/14; and L081J13A, exp. 3/15.
  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:
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Reason for Recall:
Failed impurities/degradation specifications; out of specification for the known impurity 4-chlorobenzophenone.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL): L081K12A, exp. 4/14; L082K12A, exp. 4/14; L062M12A, exp. 6/14; L063M12A, exp. 6/14; L064M12A, exp. 6/14; L054A13A, exp. 7/14; L055A13A, exp. 7/14; L057A13A, exp. 7/14; L058A13A, exp. 7/14; L075B13A, exp. 8/14; L076B13A, exp 8/14; L003C13A, exp. 8/14; L004C13A, exp. 8/14; and L005C13A, exp. 8/14 NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL): L081K12B, exp. 4/14; L082K12B, exp. 4/14; L059A13A, exp. 7/14; L114E13A, exp. 10/14; L026G13A, exp. 12/14; and L081J13A, exp. 3/15.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-394-2014

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