Zydus Pharmaceuticals recalls 500mg erythromycin tablets with N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above safe limits. Rx-only medication from India distributed in US. Stop using immediately.
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 500mg erythromycin tablets that contain a chemical (N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin) above safe levels. This could pose a health risk to people who take these medications as prescribed.
The tablets contain N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin at levels above the acceptable intake limit. This chemical is a potential health risk when taken as directed. The exact health effects are not specified in the recall notice.
People who have been prescribed this prescription-only medication and received the recalled tablets from Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Those with specific health conditions requiring erythromycin may be at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 30 tablets per bottle' with NDC 70710-1048-3. Look for lots M411147 (expires 08/2026) or M502100/M502099 (expires 01/2027).
Discard the recalled tablets if you have them. Do not take them.
The recall states the presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit.
Check for the product name 'Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 30 tablets per bottle' with NDC 70710-1048-3 and lots M411147 (expires 08/2026) or M502100/M502099 (expires 01/2027).
The recall does not mention any replacement or repair options.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zydus Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0545-2026 — Zydus Pharmaceuticals Zydus Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Zydus Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0545-2026 from Zydus Pharmaceuticals. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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