Bridgewater Township,
New Jersey,
United States
Company name: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Brand name: Gemini Laboratories
Product recalled: Nizatidine Oral Solution 15 mg/mL
Reason of the recall: NDMA (Nitrosodimethylamine) impurity
FDA Recall date: April 15, 2020
Recall details: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling three lots of Nizatidine Oral Solution, 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5mL), packaged in 480 mL bottles to the Consumer Level. Nizatidine Oral Solution was distributed by Gemini Laboratories, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amneal Pharmaceuticals. The three recalled lots are identified in the table below. Nizatidine Oral Solution is being recalled due to potential N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts exceeding the levels established by the FDA. Risk Statement: NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests.
NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products and vegetables. Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC has not received any reports of adverse events that have been confirmed to be directly related to this recall. Nizatidine Oral Solution manufactured by Amneal, is a prescription oral product used for the short-term treatment and maintenance therapy of ulcers and for the treatment of esophagitis and associated heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Nizatidine Oral Solution lots subject to the recall can be identified by the NDC number and lot number listed on the product label:
- NDC: 60846-301-15. Description: Nizatidine Oral Solution. Lot: 06598004A. Expiration Date: 04/2020
- NDC: 60846-301-15. Description: Nizatidine Oral Solution. Lot: 06599001A. Expiration Date: 12/2020
- NDC: 60846-301-15. Description: Nizatidine Oral Solution. Lot: 06599002A. Expiration Date: 12/2020
The affected Nizatidine Oral Solution lots were distributed directly to wholesalers who further distributed to retail pharmacies and consumers nationwide in the USA. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of this drug product.
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Source: FDA | 症状: 胃酸倒流
