Ritalin (methylphenidate recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Ritalin (methylphenidate since 2014. The latest was reported on 16 Apr 2014. Most were for packaging defects. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 16 Apr 2014
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 0 0%Class III 2 100%
Why ritalin (methylphenidate is recalled
Companies
By year
All ritalin (methylphenidate recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg recalled | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 10 mg recalled | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Ritalin (methylphenidate?
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.