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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE TABLETS, 25 meq Potassium Chloride (1865 mg), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR, Rx only, 30 count, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, Manufactured by: Tower Laboratories Ltd., Centerbrook, CT 06409

Reported: September 18, 2013 Initiated: August 8, 2013 #D-1037-2013

Product Description

EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE TABLETS, 25 meq Potassium Chloride (1865 mg), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR, Rx only, 30 count, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, Manufactured by: Tower Laboratories Ltd., Centerbrook, CT 06409

Reason for Recall

LABELING: Label Mix-up: 30 count Effervescent Potassium/Chloride Tablets, may be labeled as 30 count K Effervescent Tablets.

Details

Recalling Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Units Affected
1680 boxes
Distribution
Natiowide
Location
Huntsville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE TABLETS, 25 meq Potassium Chloride (1865 mg), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR, Rx only, 30 count, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, Manufactured by: Tower Laboratories Ltd., Centerbrook, CT 06409. Recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Units affected: 1680 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
LABELING: Label Mix-up: 30 count Effervescent Potassium/Chloride Tablets, may be labeled as 30 count K Effervescent Tablets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1037-2013.