Recall: Loxoral 4.5mg Capsules Risk of Contamination

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Recalling firmThe Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy3524b Tamiami Trl · Port Charlotte, FL 33952-8100

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What happened, in plain English

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Naltrexone (Loxoral) 4.5mg capsules because of a processing issue that could lead to contamination. This affects 60-count bottles sold in Florida. Discard the product by March 23, 2020.

Why it’s dangerous

The product was made without proper processing controls, which could lead to contamination. This is a manufacturing issue that might affect the safety of the medication.

Who’s affected

People with a prescription for Naltrexone 4.5mg capsules from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Port Charlotte, Florida. Those who have the 60-count bottle are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 60-count bottle of Loxoral 4.5mg capsules with the lot number 44898. The product was sold by The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
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What to do — step by step

Discard Product
Discard the Naltrexone 4.5mg capsules by March 23, 2020.
3/23/2020

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The product was made without proper processing controls, which could lead to contamination.

What should I do with the product?

Discard the product by March 23, 2020.

Is there a risk of serious injury?

The recall is due to a potential contamination risk, but no serious injury has been reported.

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Subject: Recall D-1180-2020 — The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Hello,

I own a The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy that is covered by recall D-1180-2020 from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.

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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Official source: FDA Recall #D-1180-2020 (April 6, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1180-2020 to see it in context.
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The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy recalls Naltrexone (Loxoral) 4.5 mg Capsules, 60 count bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL

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