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FDA Drug recall · Reported June 10, 2015

Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 24 (4 blisters) tablet count configurations. Manufactured by Sandoz Private Limited Village-Digham Opp. Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai, 400 078, India, for Sandoz Private Limited 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 66394-041-06

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity at the 21 month stability time point.

Recall #
D-1115-2015
Affected scope
1,023,430 units
Initiated
April 15, 2015
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Sandoz, Inc recalled Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 2… - a low-severity action.

Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 2… was recalled by Sandoz, Inc in June 10, 2015. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1115-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Sandoz, Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity ….

Low
severity level
1.0M units
affected scope
Class III
classification
June 10, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1115-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record

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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

Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 24 (4 blisters) tablet count configurations. Manufactured by Sandoz Private Limited Village-Digham Opp. Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai, 400 078, India, for Sandoz Private Limited 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 66394-041-06

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity at the 21 month stability time point.

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-1115-2015
Date reported June 10, 2015
Date initiated April 15, 2015
Recalling firm Sandoz, Inc
Firm location Princeton, NJ
Affected scope 1,023,430 units
Distribution Nationwide

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

Scale of Impact

1,023,430 units units affected - million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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?
Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 24 (4 blisters) tablet count configurations. Manufactured by Sandoz Private Limited Village-Digham Opp. Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai, 400 078, India, for Sandoz Private Limited 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 66394-041-06. Recalled by Sandoz, Inc. Units affected: 1,023,430 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity at the 21 month stability time point.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 10, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1115-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
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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