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Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Dechra Veterinary Products Inc: Felimazole (methimazole) Coated Tablets Recalled for Subpotency

Agency Publication Date: September 27, 2016
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Summary

Dechra Veterinary Products Inc. has voluntarily recalled 3,648 bottles of Felimazole (methimazole) Coated Tablets (5mg) used for treating hyperthyroidism in cats. This recall was initiated after a batch of the tablets was found to be subpotent during a 3-month quality test. The affected product was distributed to three customers in Missouri and one customer in Pennsylvania in bottles containing 100 tablets each.

Risk

Because these tablets are subpotent, they do not contain the full required amount of the active medication, methimazole. This could result in ineffective treatment of a cat's hyperthyroidism, leading to poorly managed symptoms of the condition.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by checking the label for Felimazole (methimazole) Coated Tablets, 5mg, in 100-count bottles.
  2. Check the bottle label for Lot Number GC60497 and an expiration date of January 2019.
  3. If your medication matches this lot number, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist immediately to discuss your cat's health and obtain a replacement prescription.
  4. Return any unused tablets from Lot GC60497 to the pharmacy or veterinary clinic where they were purchased for a full refund.
  5. Contact Dechra Veterinary Products Inc. at 7015 College Blvd, Ste 525, Overland Park, KS 66211 for further instructions regarding the recall.
  6. For additional questions, you can contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Drug Recall Refund/Guidance

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Felimazole (methimazole) Coated Tablets, 5mg (100 tablets per bottle)
Model:
Recall #: V-524-2016
Lot Numbers:
GC60497 (Exp Jan 2019)
Date Ranges: Expiration: January 2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 74947
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Dechra Veterinary Products Inc
Sold By: veterinary customers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3648 bottles
Distributed To: Missouri, Pennsylvania

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 · Raw API Response