Macleods Pharma Usa Inc recalls Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 0.4 mg Rx only a) 100 count (NDC 33342-159-11), b) 500 count (NDC 33342-159-15)
Macleods Pharma recalls 0.4 mg Tamsulosin capsules with failed dissolution specs. These prescription capsules may not work as intended. Contact for return instructions.
Lower-risk recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Macleods Pharma is recalling prescription Tamsulosin Hydrochloride capsules that failed dissolution tests. This means the medication might not work properly in the body, which could affect treatment effectiveness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38269-macleods-tamsulosin-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-specifications.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38269-macleods-tamsulosin-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-specifications · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1844-2019
Cite this page
“Macleods Tamsulosin Capsules Recall: Failed Dissolution Specifications.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38269-macleods-tamsulosin-capsules-recall-failed-dissolution-specifications. Based on FDA recall #D-1844-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1844-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The capsules failed dissolution specifications, meaning they may not release the medication properly in the body. This could lead to the medication not working as intended, potentially affecting treatment effectiveness.
Who’s affected
Prescription users of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride capsules (0.4 mg) with specific NDC numbers. Those who have these capsules are most at risk of ineffective treatment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for NDC numbers: 33342-159-11 (100 count), 33342-159-15 (500 count), or 33342-159-44 (1000 count). These capsules are prescription-only and manufactured by Macleods Pharma.
- Brand
Macleods- Category
Drug
What to do — step by step
Check Capsule Details
Identify the NDC number on the bottle to confirm if it's one of the recalled lots.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The capsules failed dissolution specifications, meaning they may not release the medication properly in the body.
What should I do if I have these capsules?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for instructions.
Are these capsules safe to use?
The recall indicates potential ineffective treatment, but the record does not mention safety risks like injury or harm.
Contact Macleods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Macleods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1844-2019 — Macleods Macleods Hello, I own a Macleods that is covered by recall D-1844-2019 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.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
Where this comes from
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-1844-2019 (July 17, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1844-2019 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.