ANIRACETAM FAST ACTING NOOTROPIC Dietary Supplement PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE 750mg 60 Capsules per bo...

FDA Drug Recall #D-196-2013 - Class II, May 27, 2011

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-196-2013
Classification Class II - Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 27, 2011
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm A B Nutrition, Inc.
Location Spring, TX
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 912 bottles

Product Description

ANIRACETAM FAST ACTING NOOTROPIC Dietary Supplement PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE 750mg 60 Capsules per bottle CTD Labs Houston, TX 77090

Reason for Recall

Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: The product is an unapproved new drug.

Distribution Pattern

In retail store located in TX and internet sales nationwide.

Lot / Code Information

Lot # 32000311

Other Recalls from A B Nutrition, Inc.

Recall # Classification Product Date
D-194-2013 Class II PIRACETAM COGNITION ENHANCING AGENT Dietary Sup... May 27, 2011
D-195-2013 Class II PIRACETAM POWDER COGNITION ENHANCING AGENT Diet... May 27, 2011

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.