HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP, 10 mg / 5mL, Net Wt 16 fl oz (473 mL), NDC 50383-79...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0048-2015 — Class II — April 1, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0048-2015 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 1, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. |
| Location | Amityville, NY |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 451,916 bottles |
Product Description
HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP, 10 mg / 5mL, Net Wt 16 fl oz (473 mL), NDC 50383-796-16, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701, ALSO LABELED AS HydrOXYzine HCl Oral Solution, USP, 10 mg / 5 mL, Net Wt 16 fl oz (473 mL), NDC 10702-052-16, Rx Only, Manufactured for: KVK-TECH, INC. NEWTOWN, PA 18940, MADE IN USA, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701.
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; out-of-specification result for one individual unknown impurity at the 24-month room temperature stability test station.
Distribution Pattern
nationwide
Lot / Code Information
Batch 609442 (exp. 4/2014), 609445 (exp. 4/2014), Batch 609919 (exp. 4/2014), Batch 609964 (exp. 5/2014), Batch 609966 (exp. 5/2014), Batch 610204 (exp. 5/2014), Batch 610406 (exp. 5/2014), Batch 610572 (exp. 6/2014), Batch 610575 (exp. 6/2014), Batch 610677 (exp. 6/2014), Batch 610808 (exp. 6/2014), Batch 611110 (exp. 7/2014), Batch 611201 (exp. 8/2014), Batch 611530 (exp. 8/2014), Batch 611645 (exp.9/2014), Batch 611891 (exp. 9/2014), Batch 611993 (exp. 10/2014), Batch 612328 (exp. 11/2014), Batch 612331 (exp. 11/2014), Batch No. 613050 (exp. 12/2014), Batch 613053 (exp. 12/2014), Batch 613172 (exp. 12/2014), Batch 613175 (exp. 12/2014), Batch 613738 (exp. 1/2015), Batch 613741 (exp. 1/2015), Batch 613744 (exp. 1/2015). Batch 613747 (exp. 1/2015), Batch 613852 (exp. 1/2015), Batch 613855 (exp. 2/2015), Batch 614448 (exp. 2/2015), Batch 614451 (exp. 3/2015), Batch 614914 (exp. 3/2015, Batch 614917 (exp. 3/2015), Batch 615331 (exp. 4/2015), Batch 615334 (exp. 4/2015), Batch 615797 (exp. 5/2015), Batch 615800 (exp. 5/2015), Batch 615947 (exp. 6/2015), Batch 615950 (exp. 6/2015), Batch 616356 (exp. 7/2015), Batch 616359 (exp. 7/2015), Batch 616362 (exp. 7/2015), Batch 616365 (exp. 7/2015), Batch 617066 (exp. 8/2015), Batch 617069 (exp. 8/2015), Batch 617432 (exp. 9/2015), Batch 617435 (exp. 9/2015), Batch 617951 (exp. 10/2015), Batch 617954 (exp. 11/2015), Batch 617957 (exp. 12/2015), Batch 617960 (exp. 12/2015), Batch 618918 (exp. 12/2015), Batch 618920 (exp. 12/2015), Batch 619173 (exp. 1/2016), Batch 619176 (exp. 1/2016), Batch 619543 (exp. 2/2016), Batch 619546 (exp. 2/2016), Batch 620099 (exp. 2/2016), Batch 620102 (exp. 2/2016), Batch 620338 (exp. 2/2016), and Batch 620341 (exp. 2/2016).
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| D-603-2013 | Class III | HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP, 1... | Apr 30, 2013 |
| D-418-2013 | Class III | BUCALSEP (R) ORAL SOLUTION, (Benzocaine, 600 mg... | Apr 8, 2013 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens — they can increase cancer risk with long-term exposure above certain thresholds, but they do not cause immediate harm from taking a single dose. The FDA calculates an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for each nitrosamine compound, and recalls are triggered when levels exceed this threshold. If you have been taking a recalled product, the FDA generally advises against abruptly stopping your medication (especially for critical conditions like blood pressure or diabetes) until you consult your doctor. The incremental cancer risk from short-term exposure is very small.
Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.
Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.