CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 31 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets recalled
West-Ward Pharmaceutical is recalling West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) bottle (, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 May 2013 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-825-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65445
- Recalling firm
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical, Eatontown, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 May 2013
- FDA classified
- 25 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 31 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
Timeline
| 16 May 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +70 days |
| 31 Jul 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
Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace amount of Methocarbamol.
Product as listed by the FDA
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace amount of Methocarbamol.
Which lots are affected?
Lot# 67331A, Exp 10/14
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 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
1 other product · FDA event 65445This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets recalled | West-Ward Pharmaceutical | Other | Nationwide |
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