Nimodipine recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Nimodipine since 2012. The latest was reported on 17 Jul 2013. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 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 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 17 Jul 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why nimodipine is recalled
Companies
By year
All nimodipine recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Nimodipine Capsules 30 mg recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Nimodipine Capsules 30 mg recalled by Caraco Pharmaceutical | Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories | Other | MI |
Should you stop taking Nimodipine?
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.