Marksans Pharma Ibuprofen Tablets Recall: Odor Complaints Due to Manufacturing Issues
Marksans Pharma recalls 600 mg ibuprofen tablets with odor complaints from CGMP deficiencies. Affected lots expire 03/18 to 09/18. No remedy provided in official notice.
Lower-risk recall
CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.
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What happened, in plain English
Marksans Pharma is recalling 600 mg ibuprofen tablets that have odor complaints due to manufacturing quality issues. This recall affects specific production lots that expired between March 2018 and September 2018. The issue is related to the manufacturing process, not the product's safety or effectiveness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40949-marksans-pharma-ibuprofen-tablets-recall-odor-complaints-due-to-manufacturing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40949-marksans-pharma-ibuprofen-tablets-recall-odor-complaints-due-to-manufacturing · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0239-2018
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“Marksans Pharma Ibuprofen Tablets Recall: Odor Complaints Due to Manufacturing Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40949-marksans-pharma-ibuprofen-tablets-recall-odor-complaints-due-to-manufacturing. Based on FDA recall #D-0239-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0239-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tablets have odor complaints due to manufacturing quality issues. These issues are related to the production process but do not indicate a risk of serious injury or harm to users. The problem is a quality control issue that does not affect the product's safety or effectiveness.
Who’s affected
People who have the specific ibuprofen tablets with the recalled lot numbers (HN6004 to HN6027) that expired between March 2018 and September 2018. Prescriptions for these tablets are the only affected items.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for ibuprofen tablets labeled 600 mg, 6 x 2500 tablets, in double polybag shipper packs. The lot numbers range from HN6004 to HN6027, with expiration dates between March 2018 and September 2018.
- Brand
Marksans Pharma- Category
Drug
All 6 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 II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed to repackaging firms in NY who then distributed Nationwide in the USA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0235-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200 mg, 6 x 6500 Caplets (Capsule-Shaped Tablets) bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-117-30.; Lot #: HH6001, HH6002, Exp 04/18 | 2,853,500 Caplets | 25000-114-03, 25000-114-14, 25000-114-20, 25000-114-30, 25000-114-98, 25000-114-93, 25000-114-70, 25000-114-71, 25000-114-02, 25000-117-03, 25000-117-14, 25000-117-20, 25000-117-30, 25000-117-98, 25000-117-93, 25000-117-69, 25000-117-02 |
| D-0236-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200 mg, 6 x 6500 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-136-20.; Lot #: HI6001, HI6002, HI6003, Exp 02/18 | 4,127,500 tablets | — |
| D-0237-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200 mg, 6 x 6500 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-114-30.; Lot #: HJ6080, HJ6081, HJ6082, HJ6083, HJ6084, HJ6085, HJ6086, HJ6087, HJ6088, HJ6089, HJ6090, HJ6091, HJ6092, HJ6093, HJ6094, HJ6095, HJ6096, HJ6097, HJ6098, HJ6099, HJ6100, HJ6101, HJ6102, HJ6103, HJ6104, HJ6105, HJ6106, HJ6107, HJ6108, HJ6109, HJ6110, HJ6111, HJ6112, Exp 02/18; HJ6113, HJ6114, HJ6115, HJ6116, HJ6117, HJ6118, HJ6119, HJ6120, HJ6121, HJ6122, HJ6123, HJ6124, HJ6125, HJ6126, HJ6127, HJ6128, HJ6129, HJ6130, HJ6131, HJ6132, HJ6133, HJ6134, HJ6135, HJ6136, Exp 03/18; HJ6137, HJ6138, HJ6139, HJ6140, HJ6141, HJ6142, HJ6143, HJ6144, HJ6145, HJ6146, HJ6147, HJ6148, HJ6149, HJ6150, HJ6151, HJ6152, HJ6143, HJ6154, HJ6155, HJ6156, HJ6157, HJ6158, HJ6159, HJ6160, HJ6161, HJ6162, HJ6163, HJ6164, HJ6165, HJ6166, HJ6167, HJ6168, HJ6169, HJ6180, HJ6171, HJ6172, HJ6173, HJ6174, HJ6175, Exp 04/18; HJ6176, HJ6177, HJ6178, HJ6179, HJ6180, HJ6181, HJ6182, HJ6183, HJ6184, HJ6185, HJ6186, HJ6187, HJ6188, HJ6189, HJ6190, HJ6191, HJ6192, HJ6193, HJ6194, HJ6195, HJ6196, HJ6197, HJ6198, HJ6199, HJ6200, HJ6201, HJ6202, HJ6203, Exp 05/18; HJ6204, HJ6025, HJ6206, HJ6207, HJ6208, HJ6209, HJ6210, HJ6211, HJ6212, HJ6213, HJ6214, HJ6215, Exp 06/18; HJ6216, HJ6217, HJ6218, HJ6219, HJ6220, Exp 08/18 | 205,088,000 tablets | 25000-114-03, 25000-114-14, 25000-114-20, 25000-114-30, 25000-114-98, 25000-114-93, 25000-114-70, 25000-114-71, 25000-114-02, 25000-117-03, 25000-117-14, 25000-117-20, 25000-117-30, 25000-117-98, 25000-117-93, 25000-117-69, 25000-117-02 |
| D-0238-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 400 mg, 6 x 3500 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-121-29.; Lot #: HK6001, HK6002, HK6003, HK6004, HK6005, HK6006, HK6007, HK6008, HK6009, HK6010, HK6011, HK6012, HK6013, HK6014, HK6015, Exp 09/18 | 21,584,100 tablets | — |
| D-0239-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 600 mg, 6 x 2500 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-122-28.; Lot #: HN6004, HN6005, HN6006, HN6007, HN6008, HN6009, HN6010, HN6011, HN6012, HN6013, HN6014, Exp 03/18; HN6015, HN6016, HN6017, HN6018, HN6019, HN6020, HN6021, HN6022, HN6023, Exp 04/18; HN6024, Exp 07/18; HN6025, HN6026, HN6027, Exp 09/18 | 23,088,900 tablets | — |
| D-0240-2018 | Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 800 mg, 6 x 1900 Tablets bulk packed in double polybag shipper packs for further packaging, Rx only, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd., Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa - 403 722, India, NDC 25000-123-27.; Lot #: Lot #: HM6067, HM6068, HM6069, HM6070, HM6072, HM6072, HM6073, HM6074, HM6075, HM6076, HM6077, HM6078, HM6079, HM6080, HM6081, HM6082, HM6083, HM6084, HM6085, HM6086, HM6087, HM6088, HM6089, HM6090, HM6091, HM6092, HM6093, HM6094, HM6095, HM6096, Exp 02/18; HM6097, HM6098, HM6099, Exp 03/18; HM6100, HM6101, HM6102, HM6103, HM6104, HM6105, HM6106, HM6107, HM6108, HM6109, HM6110, HM6111, HM6112, HM6113, HM6114, HM6115, HM6116, HM6117, HM6118, HM6119, HM6120, HM6121, HM6122, HM6123, HM6124, HM6125, HM6126, HM6127, HM6128, HM6129, HM6130, HM6131, HM6132, Exp 08/18; HM6133, HM6134, HM6135, HM6136, HM6137, HM6128, HM6139; Exp 09/18 | 52,549,000 tablets | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify if your ibuprofen tablets have the specific lot numbers (HN6004 to HN6027) and expiration dates between March 2018 and September 2018.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to repackaging firms in NY who then distributed Nationwide in the USA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have these tablets?
Check the lot number and expiration date to see if your tablets are affected. If they are, you may need to contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
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