Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL, Rx Only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35242. Distributed by Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC 1877 Kawai Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 USA

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 247900, 251000, 256000, 261200, 263600, 266700, 277100, 280300 and 284300.
  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:
Actavis South Atlantic LLC
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; "Related Compound C"
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL, Rx Only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35242. Distributed by Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC 1877 Kawai Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 USA

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 247900, 251000, 256000, 261200, 263600, 266700, 277100, 280300 and 284300.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-829-2013

Related Recalls

Failed Dissolution Specifications: This recall is an extension of the recall initiated on 07/31/2013 for Bupropion HCl Extended-Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, because another lot was shown to have similar failing results for dissolution at the 8-hour timepoint.

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