Macleods Pharmaceuticals recalls 500mg Famciclovir tablets due to black hair strands found in some sealed bottles. This rare foreign substance may cause minor discomfort but does not pose serious injury risk.
Presence of Foreign Substance- Black hair strand found attached to a tablet in a sealed bottle.
Macleods Pharmaceuticals is recalling 500mg Famciclovir tablets that may contain a black hair strand. This foreign substance could cause minor discomfort but does not pose serious injury risk.
A black hair strand was found attached to some tablets inside sealed bottles. This foreign object could cause minor discomfort or irritation if ingested but does not pose a serious injury risk.
Prescription patients who received Famciclovir tablets from Macleods Pharmaceuticals. Those with sensitive reactions to foreign substances may be at slightly higher risk.
Check for Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles with NDC# 33342-026-07. The lot number 12250247B was manufactured for expiration 01/31/2027.
Inspect tablets for any foreign substances like hair strands before use.
No, the foreign hair strand is unlikely to cause serious injury but may cause minor discomfort if ingested.
Look for Famciclovir Tablets, USP 500 mg, 30-count bottles with NDC# 33342-026-07 and lot number 12250247B.
No, but you should check for foreign objects before use. The recall does not require immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Macleods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0509-2025 — Macleods Macleods Hello, I own a Macleods that is covered by recall D-0509-2025 from Macleods. 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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