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FDA Drug recall · Reported April 12, 2017

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

Recall #
D-0649-2017
Affected scope
1,728 bottles
Initiated
March 6, 2017
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. recalled RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy… - a low-severity action.

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy… was recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. in April 12, 2017. Reason: Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0649-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 ….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
April 12, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0649-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0649-2017) was formally reported on April 12, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 6, 2017. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Princeton, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,728 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. nationwide. 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 - 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

1,728 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Reason for recall

Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

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-0649-2017
Date reported April 12, 2017
Date initiated March 6, 2017
Recalling firm Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Firm location Princeton, NJ
Affected scope 1,728 bottles
Distribution U.S. nationwide

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60. Recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.. Units affected: 1,728 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 12, 2017. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0649-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0649-2017) 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 April 12, 2017. 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.