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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

AvKARE Lamotrigine Tablets Recalled for Labeling Error on Declared Strength

Agency Publication Date: August 8, 2022
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Summary

AvKARE Inc. has voluntarily recalled 8,328 bottles of Lamotrigine (100 mg) tablets because of a labeling error regarding the declared strength of the medication. The recall affects 1000-count bottles of the prescription drug distributed nationwide to pharmacies. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this labeling error.

Risk

The error on the label means the declared strength may not accurately represent the actual dosage of the tablets inside the bottle. This could lead to a patient taking the wrong amount of medication, potentially resulting in ineffective treatment or unintended side effects.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are 1000-count bottles of Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg sold under the AvKARE brand (NDC 42291-367-10, UPC 342291367104).
  2. Check your medication bottle for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: 42581 (Exp. 12/2024), 42484 (Exp. 11/2024), 41204 (Exp. 05/2024), 38723 (Exp. 02/2023), or 37623 (Exp. 10/2022).
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg (1000-count bottles)
Variants: 100 mg, 1000-count bottle, Tablet
UPC Codes:
342291367104
Lot Numbers:
42581 (Exp. 12/2024)
42484 (Exp. 11/2024)
41204 (Exp. 05/2024)
38723 (Exp. 02/2023)
37623 (Exp. 10/2022)
NDC:
42291-367-10

Rx Only. Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90637
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: AVKARE Inc.
Sold By: pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 8328 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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