Ranitidine (ranitidine recalls
The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Ranitidine (ranitidine since 2013. The latest was reported on 8 Jan 2020. Most were for potency & assay. American Health Packaging 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 recalls6since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing1latest 8 Jan 2020
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 4 67%Class III 2 33%
Why ranitidine (ranitidine is recalled
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Ongoing ranitidine (ranitidine recalls
1 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg recalled | AuroMedics Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
All ranitidine (ranitidine recalls, newest first
6 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP), 15 mg/mL recalled | American Health Packaging | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg recalled | AuroMedics Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15mg/mL recalled | Lannett | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg recalled | Bio-pharm | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg recalled | Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL recalled | Actavis South Atlantic | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Ranitidine (ranitidine?
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.