CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg a) recalled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg a), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0612-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84353
- Recalling firm
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Brookhaven, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 22 Nov 2019
- FDA classified
- 9 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Nitrosamine Impurity
- Drug class
- Stomach & Acid Reflux Medication
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 18 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Nitrosamines are impurities that can form during drug manufacturing or storage. Above the FDA acceptable intake limit, long-term exposure may raise cancer risk. The FDA advises patients to keep taking the medicine until they have a replacement.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg a).60-count bottles (NDC 65162-253-06) , b).100-count bottles (NDC 65162-253-10), c).180-count bottles (NDC 65162-253-18), d).500-count bottles (NDC 65162-253-50) and e)1000-count bottles (NDC 65162-253-11).
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Which lots are affected?
AR171764A 11/2019 AR171875A 11/2019 AR171876A 11/2019 AR171981A 11/2019 AR180020C 1/2020 AR180206A 1/2020 AR180207A 1/2020 AR180208A 1/2020 AR180438A 2/2020 AR180439A 2/2020 AR180481A 3/2020 AR180482A 3/2020 AR180483A 3/2020 AR181690A 10/2020 AR181691A 10/2020 AR181806A 11/2020 AR190058A 12/2020 AR190059A 12/2020 AR190183A 1/2021 AR190184A 1/2021 AR171984A 12/2019 AR180020B 1/2020 AR180675A 4/2020 AR180868B 5/2020 AR181807A 11/2020 AR190366B 2/2021 AR171986A 12/2019 AR171987A 12/2019 AR180255A 1/2020 AR180441A 2/2020 AR180442A 2/2020 AR180559A 3/2020 AR180560A 3/2020 AR180594A 3/2020 AR180595A 3/2020 AR180829A 4/2020 AR180831A 5/2020 AR180832A 5/2020 AR180868A 5/2020 AR181807C 11/2020 AR190085A 12/2020 AR190086A 12/2020 AR190087A 12/2020 AR190124A 1/2021 AR190542B 3/2021 AR190609A 3/2021 AR190610A 3/2021 AR171875B 11/2019 AR180483B 3/2020 AR181807B 11/2020 AR190008B 12/2020 AR171763A 11/2019 AR171764B 11/2019 AR171874A 11/2019 AR171875C 11/2019 AR171877B 11/2019 AR171878B 11/2019 AR171982A 11/2019 AR171983A 12/2019 AR171985A 12/2019 AR180016A 12/2019 AR180017A 12/2019 AR180018A 12/2019 AR180019A 12/2019 AR180020A 1/2020 AR180208B 1/2020 AR180256A 1/2020 AR180291A 1/2020 AR180292A 1/2020 AR180293A 1/2020 AR180294A 2/2020 AR180295A 2/2020 AR180364A 2/2020 AR180365A 2/2020 AR180366A 2/2020 AR180367A 2/2020 AR180368A 2/2020 AR180440B 2/2020 AR180484A 3/2020 AR180485A 3/2020 AR180556A 3/2020 AR180557A 3/2020 AR180558A 3/2020 AR180596A 3/2020 AR180597A 3/2020 AR180598A 3/2020 AR180599A 3/2020 AR180675B 4/2020 AR180676A 4/2020 AR180677A 4/2020 AR180678A 4/2020 AR180679A 4/2020 AR180801A 4/2020 AR180802A 4/2020 AR180803A 4/2020 AR180869A 5/2020 AR180870A 5/2020 AR180871A 5/2020 AR180872A 5/2020 AR180994A 5/2020 AR180995A 5/2020 AR180996A 5/2020 AR180997A 6/2020 AR180998A 6/2020 AR181158A 7/2020 AR181159A 7/2020 AR181160A 7/2020 AR181161A 7/2020 AR181692A 10/2020 AR181693A 10/2020 AR181694A 10/2020 AR181709A 10/2020 AR181710A 11/2020 AR181711A 11/2020 AR181808A 11/2020 AR181809A 11/2020 AR190004A 12/2020 AR190005A 12/2020 AR190006A 12/2020 AR190007A 12/2020 AR190008A 12/2020 AR190088A 12/2020 AR190089A 12/2020 AR190090A 12/2020 AR190121A 12/2020 AR190122A 12/2020 AR190123A 12/2020 AR190125B 1/2021 AR190181A 1/2021 AR190182A 1/2021 AR190364A 2/2021 AR190365A 2/2021 AR190366A 2/2021 AR190509A 3/2021 AR190510A 3/2021
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
4 other products · FDA event 84353This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg - a) recalled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg - a) recalled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg recalled by Amneal PharmaceuticalsRanitidine | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg recalled by Amneal PharmaceuticalsRanitidine | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Ranitidine Syrup Oral Solution 15 mg/mL fl. oz recalled | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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