Prometh VC with Codeine Cough Syrup, CV, Each 5mL contains: Codeine phosphate 10mg; promethazine hydrochloride 6.25mg; phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg, One Pint Bottles (473mL), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC., 1877 Kawaii Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 USA, NDC 0472-1629-16

Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unknown degradant.

Recall #: D-006-2013
Affected scope: 19,980 Bottles
Initiated: August 14, 2012

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Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC recalled Prometh VC with Codeine Cough Syrup, CV, Each 5mL contains: Codeine phosphate 10mg; prome… - a low-severity action.

Prometh VC with Codeine Cough Syrup, CV, Each 5mL contains: Codeine phosphate 10mg; prome… was recalled by Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC in October 17, 2012. Reason: Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unkno…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-006-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unkno….

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: October 17, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-006-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Prometh VC with Codeine Cough Syrup, CV, Each 5mL contains: Codeine phosphate 10mg; promethazine hydrochloride 6.25mg; phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg, One Pint Bottles (473mL), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC., 1877 Kawaii Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 USA, NDC 0472-1629-16

Reason for recall

Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unknown degradant.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-006-2013
Date reported	October 17, 2012
Date initiated	August 14, 2012
Recalling firm	Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC
Firm location	Lincolnton, NC
Affected scope	19,980 Bottles
Distribution	Nationwide & Puerto Rico

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Impurities/Degradation Products: Recalled lots do not meet room temperature stability specification for unknown degradant.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 17, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-006-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide & Puerto Rico.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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