Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 24...
FDA Drug Recall #D-1256-2014 — Class II — February 7, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-1256-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | February 7, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Ohm Laboratories, Inc. |
| Location | North Brunswick, NJ |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 29,790 blister packs |
Product Description
Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg , Loratadine, USP, 10 mg, 5, 10, 15 count blister packs, OTC Only. Labeled A) CVS Allergy Relief - D, Pseudoephedrine, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, 5-count box Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02805 UPC 050428049631 B) Discount Drug Mart Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Formula Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant, Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Pseudephrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Extended Release Tablets, 15-count box Distributed by Drug Mart-Food Fair Medina, Ohio 44256 UPC 093351116285 C) Kroger Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Extended Release Tablets Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine 10- count box, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 NDC 30142-0724-69. D) Sunmark Allergy & Congestion Lorata*dine D Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decongestant Loratadine, USP 10 mg/Antihistamine Extended Release Tablets, Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, Non-Drowsy 10- count box, Distributed by Mckesson One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 NDC 49348-543-01 E) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Non-Drowsy Allergy and Congestion Relief pseudoephedrine sulfate, USP 240 mg/nasal decongestant loratadine, USP 10 mg/antihistamine Indoor & Outdoor Allergies Extended-Release Tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by Amerisource Bergen 1300 Morris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 NDC46122-0167-52 F) H-E-B Allergy Relief - D Non-Drowsy- 24 Hour Formula Loratadine, USP 10mg/Antihistamine Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, USP 240 mg/Nasal Decogestant Indoor & Outdoor Allegies, Allergy & Congestion Extended-Release Tablets 10-count box, Distributed by H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 NDC 37808-0724-69 G) Rite Aid Pharmacy allergy relief & nasal decongestant loratadine USP, 10 mg, pseudoephedribe sulfate USP, 240 mg, antihistamine & nasal degestant, extended release tablets, 10- count box, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 UPC 0118223315555
Reason for Recall
Defective Container: An unacceptable level of blister defects have been identified in Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg/240 mg.
Distribution Pattern
CA OH, PA, RI,& TX
Lot / Code Information
Lot # 2554936, 2554938; Exp 09/15
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately. For Class I recalls, this is urgent. For Class II or III recalls, consult your doctor before stopping — abruptly discontinuing certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications) can be more harmful than continuing while arranging a replacement. Check whether the recall applies to your specific lot number and expiration date. Return the product to your pharmacy and report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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.