Zydus Pharmaceuticals recalls 0.6mg colchicine tablets due to failed impurities testing. Affected lots may contain unsafe levels of beta-lumicolchicine. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain 0.6mg colchicine tablets because testing found unsafe levels of a related substance called beta-lumicolchicine. This could pose a health risk if taken as directed.
The testing found that one lot of colchicine tablets contained an unsafe level of a related substance called beta-lumicolchicine. This could cause health issues if the tablets are taken as directed.
People who have the recalled colchicine tablets (30 or 100 tablets per bottle) from specific lots and manufacturers. Those using these tablets for medical purposes are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only' with specific lot numbers: E203821 (expiring May 2024), E203822 (expiring May 2024), or E206186 (expiring October 2024).
Look for the lot numbers E203821, E203822, or E206186 on the bottle to confirm if your tablets are affected.
The recall is due to failed impurities testing where one lot contained unsafe levels of a related substance called beta-lumicolchicine.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected products.
Affected lots include E203821 (expiring May 2024), E203822 (expiring May 2024), and E206186 (expiring October 2024).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zydus Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0467-2023 — Zydus Pharmaceuticals Zydus Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Zydus Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0467-2023 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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