Guanfacine recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Guanfacine since 2014. The latest was reported on 14 Apr 2021. Most were for labeling errors. 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

Ongoing1latest 14 Apr 2021

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 3 100%Class III 0 0%

Why guanfacine is recalled

Labeling Errors267%
Other Reasons133%

Companies

Aidapak Services267%
Apotex133%

By year

2021133%
2014267%

Ongoing guanfacine recalls

1 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Apr 2021Drug	CLASS II	Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2 mg recalled by ApotexGuanfacine Extended-release	Apotex	Other	Nationwide

All guanfacine recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Apr 2021Drug	CLASS II	Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2 mg recalled by ApotexGuanfacine Extended-release	Apotex	Other	Nationwide
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	guanFACINE HCl, Tablet, 1 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states
22 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	guanFACINE HCl Tablet, 2 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states

Should you stop taking Guanfacine?

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.