Desloratadine recalls

The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Desloratadine since 2014. The latest was reported on 17 Jan 2024. Most were for labeling errors. Lupin Pharmaceuticals 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 recalls2since 2014

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 17 Jan 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%

Why desloratadine is recalled

Labeling Errors150%
Nitrosamine Impurity150%

Companies

Lupin Pharmaceuticals150%
Aidapak Services150%

By year

2024150%
2014150%

All desloratadine recalls, newest first

2 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Desloratadine Tablets USP 5mg a) recalled by Lupin PharmaceuticalsDesloratadine	Lupin Pharmaceuticals	Nitrosamine Impurity	Nationwide
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Desloratadine, Tablet, 5 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states

Should you stop taking Desloratadine?

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.