Cipla USA recalls Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets due to hardness test failure. Affected products have specific NDC numbers and lot numbers. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Failed stability specifications: Out of specification for hardness test
Cipla USA has recalled Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets that failed hardness tests. This could lead to tablet disintegration in the mouth, potentially causing choking or swallowing issues. The recall affects specific lot numbers and packaging.
The tablets failed hardness tests, meaning they may break or crumble too easily in the mouth. This could lead to choking or swallowing difficulties, especially if the patient has difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Patients prescribed Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets by a doctor. Those with specific NDC numbers and lot numbers (NB240314) are most at risk.
Check for cartons labeled 'Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets, 1000mg*, 10x9 bottles per patient pack'. Look for NDC 76282-478-90 on the carton and NDC 76282-478-13 on the bottle. The lot number NB240314 is also present.
Look for the NDC numbers 76282-478-90 (carton) and 76282-478-13 (bottle) and lot number NB240314 on the packaging.
The tablets failed hardness tests, meaning they may break or crumble too easily in the mouth, potentially causing choking or swallowing issues.
Check for cartons labeled 'Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets, 1000mg*, 10x9 bottles per patient pack' with NDC 76282-478-90 and lot number NB240314.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Cipla USA for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cipla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0218-2026 — Cipla Cipla Hello, I own a Cipla that is covered by recall D-0218-2026 from Cipla. 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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