Alvogen, Inc recalls Macrobid Urinary Tract Anitbacterial, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alvogen recalls 100-count Macrobid urinary tract antibacterial bottles with failed dissolution specifications. This may affect medication effectiveness.
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What happened, in plain English
Alvogen is recalling 100-count Macrobid urinary tract antibacterial bottles that failed dissolution tests. This could mean the medication doesn't work properly when taken as directed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38217-alvogen-macrobid-urinary-tract-antibacterial-failed-dissolution-specifications.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38217-alvogen-macrobid-urinary-tract-antibacterial-failed-dissolution-specifications · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1723-2019
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“Alvogen Macrobid Urinary Tract Antibacterial: Failed Dissolution Specifications.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38217-alvogen-macrobid-urinary-tract-antibacterial-failed-dissolution-specifications. Based on FDA recall #D-1723-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1723-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The medication failed dissolution specifications, meaning it may not dissolve properly in the body. This could lead to reduced effectiveness of the antibiotic in treating urinary tract infections.
Who’s affected
Prescription holders of the 100-count Macrobid bottles with NDC 52427-285-01 and lot #472990. People taking this medication for urinary tract infections may be at risk if the product doesn't dissolve correctly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 100-count bottle labeled 'Macrobid Urinary Tract Antibacterial, 100 mg, Rx Only' with NDC 52427-285-01 and lot number 472990. This product was manufactured by Norwich Pharmaceuticals and distributed by Almatica Pharma.
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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.
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Natonwide, PR
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1722-2019 | Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate/Macrycrystals Capsules, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc. Pine Brook, NY 07058 USA, NDC 47781-303-01; Lot # 471976, Exp 03/2020 | 2784 bottles | 47781-303-01 |
| D-1723-2019 | Macrobid Urinary Tract Anitbacterial, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Norwich, NY 13815 USA Dist. by: Almatica Pharma, Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 52427-285-01; Lot # 472990, Exp 03/2020 | 4272 bottles | 52427-285-01 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify if your bottle has NDC 52427-285-01 and lot #472990.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall is due to failed dissolution specifications, which may affect medication effectiveness. The product is not safe to use as intended.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Look for the 100-count bottle with NDC 52427-285-01 and lot #472990.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for advice.
Contact Alvogen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alvogen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1723-2019 — Alvogen Alvogen Hello, I own a Alvogen that is covered by recall D-1723-2019 from Alvogen. 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-1723-2019 (July 24, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1723-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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