A generic brand of the allergy pill Zyrtec was recalled across the country because of potential cross contamination with a heartburn medication, according to the Federal Drug Administration.
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories recalled four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg on June 18 because of the possibility there is cross contamination with Ranitidine, the recall states.
The tablets are typically used as an antihistamine and are packaged in HDPE Bottle pack of 100, and the recalled products were shipped nationwide to several retailers and wholesalers, according to the FDA.
A pharmacy technician spotted a discrepancy while counting the allergy pills before dispensing them to a customer and filed a report that stated there were red dots on the tablets, and that some appeared discolored due to the number of red dots.
If someone with a “hypersensitivity” to the ingredients in ranitidine were to ingest a contaminated tablet, there is a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse events including severe hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis that manifests as hypotension, dyspnea, difficulty swallowing, throat and facial edema, generalized pruritic, urticaria, and loss of consciousness, which are all life-threatening,” the recall states.
There have been no reports of adverse events related to the recall, according to the FDA.
The product can be identified by reviewing the product name, manufacturer details and lot number displayed on the bottle. Products under the recall are all set to expire in October 2028 and have the following lot numbers:
GY825029 GY825030 GY825031 GY825032The products subject to the recall were distributed by Rising Pharma Holdings Inc.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to call Rising Pharma Holdings at 1-844-874-7464. You can also email [email protected] or [email protected].
Patients are encouraged to reach out to their healthcare provider if they experience problems related to the potentially contaminated drugs.
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