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Geritrex, LLC: Senna Syrup Recalled for Impurities, Odor, and Unpleasant Taste

Agency Publication Date: June 13, 2019
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Summary

Geritrex, LLC is recalling 25,848 units of Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup due to the product failing impurity and degradation tests. The recall was initiated after reports of the liquid medication having an unusual odor and an unpleasant taste. Consumers using this laxative syrup may notice it does not meet quality standards, which could indicate the medication is breaking down or contains unintended impurities. The affected products include 8-ounce bottles sold nationwide under the Rij Pharmaceuticals and Geritrex labels.

Risk

The medication failed specific tests for impurities and degradation, which means the chemical composition of the syrup has changed over time. This can lead to a loss of effectiveness or the presence of unexpected byproducts that cause the reported foul smell and taste.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medicine cabinet for 8 fl oz. (237 mL or 236 mL) bottles of Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup.
  2. For Rij Pharmaceuticals labeled bottles (NDC 53807-556-08), look for Lot # 1804012 with an expiration date of 08/2019.
  3. For Geritrex, LLC labeled bottles (NDC 54162-007-08), look for Lot # 1806031 or 1806014 with an expiration date of 08/2019.
  4. Stop using the affected medication immediately if your bottle matches these lot numbers and expiration dates.
  5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding alternative treatments and return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.
  6. Contact Geritrex, LLC directly at their Middletown, New York facility for further instructions regarding the return of the product.
  7. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions or to report adverse effects.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation (8 fl oz / 237 mL)
Model:
NDC 53807-556-08
Recall #: D-1436-2019
Lot Numbers:
1804012 (Exp. 08/2019)
Date Ranges: Expiration 08/2019
Product: Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC (8 fl oz / 236 mL)
Model:
NDC 54162-007-08
Recall #: D-1437-2019
Lot Numbers:
1806031 (Exp. 08/2019)
1806014 (Exp. 08/2019)
Date Ranges: Expiration 08/2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 82947
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Geritrex, LLC
Sold By: Geritrex, LLC; Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (1536 units; 24312 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: June 28, 2019

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