CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 22 May 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Glenmark Gabapentin Tablets, a) 600mg bottle recalled
Glenmark Generics Inc. USA is recalling Glenmark Gabapentin Tablets, a) 600mg bottle (, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Apr 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-329-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64995
- Recalling firm
- Glenmark Generics Inc. USA, Mahwah, NJ
- Brand
- Gabapentin
- Manufacturer
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Apr 2013
- FDA classified
- 16 May 2013
- Reported
- 22 May 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 May 2013 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 22 May 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Chemical Contamination: Gabapentin Sodium tablets is recalled due to complaints related to an off - odor described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature.
Product as listed by the FDA
Glenmark Gabapentin Tablets, a) 600mg, 500- count bottle (NDC 68462-126-05), b) 800 mg, 500- count bottle (NDC 68462-127-05), Rx only, Manufactured by Glenmark Generics Ltd.Colvale- Bardez Ltd 403513, India, Manufactured for : Glenmark Generics USA Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Chemical Contamination: Gabapentin Sodium tablets is recalled due to complaints related to an off - odor described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature.
Which lots are affected?
a) 600mg: Lot# 02123419, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123424, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123430, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123492, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123523, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123527, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123532, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123542, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123546, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123551, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123555, Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123560, Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123566, Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123569, Exp 11/14 b) 800 mg Lot# 02123440 Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123445 Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123454 Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123465 Exp 10/14 Lot# 02123789 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123804 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123821 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123829 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123834 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123841 Exp 11/14 Lot# 02123845 Exp 11/14
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 64995| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Glenmark Pravastatin Sodium Tablets ,40 mg bottle recalledPravastatin Sodium | Glenmark Generics Inc. USA | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS III | Glenmark Topiramate Tablets, 200 mg recalledTopiramate | Glenmark Generics Inc. USA | Other | Nationwide |
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All 22| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg ( blister packs) recalled | The Harvard Drug Group | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg ( blister pack) recalledGabapentin | The Harvard Drug Group | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg recalled by The Harvard Drug GroupGabapentin | The Harvard Drug Group | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg , blister pack recalled | The Harvard Drug Group | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Gabapentin Capsules, USP 300 mg recalledGabapentin | SUN Pharmaceutical Industries | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |