Levothroid Tablets Recall

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Safetyalerts

January 17, 2002

Forest Pharmaceuticals Has Recalled Levothroid Tablets

 

St. Louis, MO  (Safetyalerts) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recalled Levothroid Tablets, Forest Brand (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 25 mcg., packaged in 100-tablet bottles, NDC #0456-0320-01, Rx only.

 

PRODUCT

Levothroid Tablets, Forest Brand (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 25 mcg., packaged in 100-tablet bottles, NDC #0456-0320-01, Rx only. Recall # D-083-2.

 

CODE

Lot #120011, Exp. 12/02

Lot #120013, Exp. 12/02

 

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Recalling Firm: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by letter dated 11/16/01.

 

Manufacturer: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cincinnati, OH. FDA initiated recall ongoing.

 

REASON

Subpotent- prior to labeled expiration date

 

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

Lot 120011 - 14,447/100-tab. btls;

Lot 120013 - 14,607/100-tab. btls

 

DISTRIBUTION

Nationwide.