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FDA Drug recall · Reported December 25, 2019

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA

Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.

Recall #
D-0629-2020
Affected scope
3,726 bottles
Initiated
December 10, 2019
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles … - a low-severity action.

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles … was recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. in December 25, 2019. Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0629-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies..

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
December 25, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0629-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0629-2020) was formally reported on December 25, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 10, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Baltimore, MD. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,726 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope 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, 5 from FDA Drug and 1 from Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

3,726 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA

Reason for recall

Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.

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-0629-2020
Date reported December 25, 2019
Date initiated December 10, 2019
Recalling firm Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Firm location Baltimore, MD
Affected scope 3,726 bottles
Distribution Nationwide in the USA

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

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA. Recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Units affected: 3,726 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 25, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0629-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0629-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported December 25, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.