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FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).

Reported: January 8, 2014 Initiated: December 16, 2013 #D-394-2014

Product Description

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).

Reason for Recall

Failed impurities/degradation specifications; out of specification for the known impurity 4-chlorobenzophenone.

Details

Recalling Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Units Affected
438,055 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Huntsville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).. Recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Units affected: 438,055 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed impurities/degradation specifications; out of specification for the known impurity 4-chlorobenzophenone.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 8, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-394-2014.