Colchicine recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Colchicine since 2014. The latest was reported on 15 Jan 2025. Most were for potency & assay. Aidapak Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 15 Jan 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 67%Class III 1 33%
Why colchicine is recalled
Companies
By year
All colchicine recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Colchicine Capsules 6 mg recalled by Granules PharmaceuticalsColchicine | Granules Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Colchicine Tablets, USP 6 mg recalled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) | Potency & Assay | AZ, MS, OH |
| Drug | CLASS II | Colchicine Tablet, 6 mg recalled by Aidapak Services | Aidapak Services | Labeling Errors | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Colchicine?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.