cetirizine hydrochloride
Coverage of cetirizine hydrochloride in the Nexus archive.
- Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills
An over-the-counter allergy medication, cetirizine hydrochloride, sold nationwide by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is being recalled due to contamination with ranitidine (Zantac). The FDA confirmed the recall, which was triggered by a pharmacy technician noticing incorrect pill colors. The mix-up could cause life-threatening reactions in individuals hypersensitive to ranitidine.
- Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets (generic Zyrtec) due to contamination with ranitidine (Zantac), which could cause life-threatening reactions in hypersensitive individuals. The FDA confirmed the recall after a pharmacy technician identified wrong-colored pills in the bottles. No illnesses have been reported.
- Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, a generic allergy medication, due to contamination with ranitidine (Zantac). The recall was prompted by a pharmacy technician noticing incorrect pills, but no illnesses have been reported.
- Recall alert: Cetirizine Hydrochloride recalled over cross-contamination
The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg produced by Unique Pharmaceuticals due to potential cross-contamination with ranitidine. The affected lots, identified by NDC 16571-401-10 and expiration dates 10/2028, may cause severe allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to ranitidine. No adverse effects have been reported, and consumers are advised to contact Rising Pharma Holdings for further information.