Magnesium Hydroxide recalls

The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Magnesium Hydroxide since 2022. The latest was reported on 14 Sep 2022. Most were for sterility. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls6since 2022
Last 12 months0reported
Class I350% of total
Ongoing0latest 14 Sep 2022

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 3 50%Class II 3 50%Class III 0 0%

Why magnesium hydroxide is recalled

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All magnesium hydroxide recalls, newest first

6 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IMagnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 2400 mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareSterilityNationwide
DrugCLASS IIMagnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200 mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsNationwide
DrugCLASS IMagnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200 mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareSterilityNationwide
DrugCLASS IIMagnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 2400 mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsNationwide
DrugCLASS IIMagnesium Hydroxide 1200mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsIN
DrugCLASS IMagnesium Hydroxide 1200mg, Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg recalledPlastikon HealthcareSterilityIN

Should you stop taking Magnesium Hydroxide?

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.