Macleods Pharma recalls 5mg Risedronate tablets due to failed content uniformity. Affected lots may not contain correct active ingredient levels.
FAILED CONTENT UNIFORMITY SPECIFICATIONS
Macleods Pharma is recalling 5mg Risedron: 30-count prescription tablets that failed content uniformity tests. This means some tablets may not contain the correct amount of active ingredient, potentially affecting treatment effectiveness.
The tablets failed content uniformity tests, meaning some tablets may not contain the correct amount of active ingredient. This could lead to inconsistent medication effectiveness, but does not cause immediate harm or injury.
Prescription patients who received the recalled 5mg Risedronate tablets from Macleods Pharma. Those with specific medical conditions requiring precise dosing may be at slightly higher risk.
Check for the 30-count bottle labeled 'Risedronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 5 mg, Rx Only'. The lot number BRD2001A was manufactured in Plainsboro, NJ and expires May 2022.
Look for the lot number BRD2001A on the bottle label to confirm if your tablets are affected.
The tablets failed content uniformity tests, meaning some tablets may not contain the correct amount of active ingredient.
Check the lot number on the bottle. If it's BRD2001A, contact Macleods Pharma for instructions.
No, the recall is for inconsistent medication effectiveness, not immediate safety risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Macleods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0762-2022 — Macleods Macleods Hello, I own a Macleods that is covered by recall D-0762-2022 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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