PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Children's Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablets 5 mg, 30 count blister pack, Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd., for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ NDC 0781-5283-64 --- ALSO sold under Major brand All Day Allergy Children's Cetirizine HCl 5 mg, 5 count blister pack, Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI NDC 0904-5878-33

Reported: October 24, 2012 Initiated: September 20, 2012 #D-008-2013

Product Description

Children's Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablets 5 mg, 30 count blister pack, Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd., for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ NDC 0781-5283-64 --- ALSO sold under Major brand All Day Allergy Children's Cetirizine HCl 5 mg, 5 count blister pack, Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI NDC 0904-5878-33

Reason for Recall

Impurity/Degradation; exceeded impurity specification at the 8 and 15 month time points (betacyclodextrin ester 1&2)

Details

Recalling Firm
Sandoz Incorporated
Units Affected
67,937 x 30 tablet cartons; 24,640 x 5 tablet cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Broomfield, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Children's Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablets 5 mg, 30 count blister pack, Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd., for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ NDC 0781-5283-64 --- ALSO sold under Major brand All Day Allergy Children's Cetirizine HCl 5 mg, 5 count blister pack, Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI NDC 0904-5878-33. Recalled by Sandoz Incorporated. Units affected: 67,937 x 30 tablet cartons; 24,640 x 5 tablet cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Impurity/Degradation; exceeded impurity specification at the 8 and 15 month time points (betacyclodextrin ester 1&2)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 24, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-008-2013.