FDAMarch 25, 2015drug

PROMETHAZINE VC WITH CODEINE SYRUP, EACH 5 ml contains: Codeine Phosphate 10 mg, Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg, alcohol 7%, (a) 4 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-54) and (b) 16 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-58) Rx only, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, ...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: A stability lot was out of specification for a known impurity at the 8 month Controlled Room Temperature stability time-point.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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