Company Announcement Date: November 08, 2019

FDA Publish Date: November 22, 2019

Product Type: Drugs

Reason for Announcement: Due to potential N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts above levels established by the FDA

Company Name: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Brand Name: Amneal

Product Description: Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Bridgewater, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL to the consumer level. A listing of the recalled lots is identified below.

Ranitidine Tablets, USP, 150 mg and 300 mg, and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL, are being recalled because of potential N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts above levels established by the FDA.

Risk Statement: NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products and vegetables.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. has not received any reports of adverse events that have been confirmed to be directly related to this recall. Ranitidine Tablets, USP and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), manufactured by Amneal, are prescription oral products. Ranitidine is a histamine-2 blocker, which decreases the amount of acid created by the stomach. Prescription ranitidine is approved for multiple indications, including treatment and prevention of ulcers of the stomach and intestines and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Ranitidine Tablets, USP and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP) subject to the recall can be identified by NDC numbers stated on the product label:

The affected Ranitidine Tablets, USP and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP) were distributed directly to Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers and Repackagers.

Amneal is notifying its direct customers via mail (UPS Standard Overnight) by mailing a recall notification letter and is arranging for return of all recalled product. Anyone with an existing inventory of the product should quarantine the recalled lots immediately.

Customers who purchased the impacted product directly from Amneal can call Stericycle at 866-918-8768, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, EST to arrange for product return.

Consumers who have Ranitidine Tablets, USP and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP) which are being recalled should stop using the product and can call Stericycle at 866-918-8768, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, EST for further information.

Consumers who would like to report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product can contact Amneal Drug Safety by phone at 1-877-835-5472, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, EST, or e-mail at DrugSafety@amneal.com.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

The following lot numbers of Ranitidine Tablets, USP, 150 mg & 300 mg and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL are included in this recall.  

Ranitidine Tablets, USP, 150mg

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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