Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East
Avet Pharmaceuticals recalls 500mg Tetracycline HCl capsules with failed dissolution testing. These prescription capsules may not dissolve properly, risking ineffective treatment. Contact for return instructions.
Lower-risk recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification result during long term testing in Tetracycline HCl capsules.
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What happened, in plain English
Avet Pharmaceuticals is recalling prescription Tetracycline HCl capsules that failed dissolution testing. This means the capsules might not dissolve properly in the body, potentially leading to ineffective treatment. Consumers should stop using these capsules and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37290-avet-tetracycline-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-testing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37290-avet-tetracycline-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-testing · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1254-2020
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“Avet Tetracycline Capsules Recall: Failed Dissolution Testing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37290-avet-tetracycline-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-testing. Based on FDA recall #D-1254-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1254-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The capsules failed dissolution testing, meaning they may not dissolve properly in the body. This could result in the medication not being absorbed correctly, leading to ineffective treatment for infections.
Who’s affected
Prescription holders of the 500mg Tetracycline HCl capsules with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Those who have taken these capsules without medical supervision are at risk of ineffective treatment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Tetracycline HCl Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle' with the lot numbers G190609, G190610, G190611 (expiring June 2022) or L191027, L191028 (expiring November 2022) or K190953, K190952 (expiring October 2022).
- Brand
Avet Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the US- NDC
23155-017-01, 23155-018-01
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1254-2020 | Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01; Lot #s: G190609, G190610, G190611, Exp Jun 2022: L191027, L191028, Exp Nov 2022: K190953, K190952, Exp Oct 2022 | 17,524 bottles |
| D-1255-2020 | Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-017-01; Lot # H190666, Exp JUL 2022 | 4,444 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Capsules
Discontinue use of the recalled Tetracycline HCl capsules immediately.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The capsules failed dissolution testing, meaning they may not dissolve properly in the body, potentially leading to ineffective treatment.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discontinue use immediately and contact Avet Pharmaceuticals for a replacement.
Are there specific lot numbers I should check?
Yes, check for lot numbers G190609, G190610, G190611 (expiring June 2022), L191027, L191028 (expiring November 2022), or K190953, K190952 (expiring October 2022).
Contact Avet Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avet Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1254-2020 — Avet Pharmaceuticals Avet Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Avet Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1254-2020 from Avet 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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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-1254-2020 (March 23, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1254-2020 to see it in context.
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