Nicotine Polacrilex recalls
The FDA has published 13 recalls involving Nicotine Polacrilex since 2014. The latest was reported on 3 Sep 2014. Most were for potency & assay. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 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 recalls 13 since 2014
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 3 Sep 2014
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%4 31%9 69%
Why nicotine polacrilex is recalled
All nicotine polacrilex recalls, newest first 13 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 3 Sep 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini recalled by Perrigo Holland Careone Nicotine Perrigo Holl Potency & Assay 7 states 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Cherry Flavor cartons recalled GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Mint Flavor cartons recalled GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Mint Flavor recalled GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 2 mg recalled Nicorette GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original Flavor cartons recalled Nicorette GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Cherry Flavor vials, and vials recalled GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 4 mg recalled Nicorette GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 30 Apr 2014 Drug CLASS III Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Original Flavor cartons recalled Nicorette GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; Potency & Assay Nationwide 29 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Nicotine Polacrilex, Gum, 2 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 29 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Nicotine Polacrilex, Lozenge, 2 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states
Should you stop taking Nicotine Polacrilex?
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.