Extended Phenytoin recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Extended Phenytoin since 2015. The latest was reported on 29 Jul 2015. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2015
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 29 Jul 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%
Why extended phenytoin is recalled
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All extended phenytoin recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, Packaged as A) Bottles recalled | Wockhardt Usa | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Extended Phenytoin?
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.