Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. recalls Famotidine Tablets USP 40mg, 1,000-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279
Aurobindo Pharma recalls 1,000-count Famotidine 40mg tablets due to foreign tablets (20mg famotidine and 400mg ibuprofen) found in some lots. This is a prescription-only product.
Lower-risk recall
Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: Famotidine 20mg and ibuprofen 400mg tablets were found in a lot of famotidine 40mg.
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What happened, in plain English
Aurobindo Pharma is recalling 1,000-count Famotidine 40mg tablets because some bottles contain foreign tablets (20mg famotidine and 400mg ibuprofen) that could cause unintended medication intake. This is a prescription-only product that may be dangerous if taken without proper medical guidance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36549-aurobindo-famotidine-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36549-aurobindo-famotidine-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0290-2021
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“Aurobindo Famotidine 40mg Tablets Recall: Foreign Tablets Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36549-aurobindo-famotidine-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found. Based on FDA recall #D-0290-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0290-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Foreign tablets (20mg famotidine and 400mg ibuprofen) were found in some batches of Famotidine 40mg tablets. These could be accidentally taken by patients, leading to unintended medication intake. The product is prescription-only, so patients should consult their doctor before using.
Who’s affected
Prescription patients who own the recalled 1,000-count Famotidine 40mg tablets (NDC 65862-860-99, Lot P2000467) are most at risk. The product is only available with a prescription.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Famotidine Tablets USP 40mg', 1,000-count bottles, prescription-only. Look for the lot number P2000467 and expiration date 7/2022 on the packaging.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number P2000467 and expiration date 7/2020 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product is prescription-only and may contain foreign tablets that could cause unintended medication intake. Consult your doctor before using.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the lot number P2000467 and expiration date 7/2022 on the packaging.
Contact Aurobindo Pharma
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aurobindo Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0290-2021 — Aurobindo Pharma Aurobindo Pharma Hello, I own a Aurobindo Pharma that is covered by recall D-0290-2021 from Aurobindo Pharma. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0290-2021 (January 20, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0290-2021 to see it in context.
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