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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Glenmark Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules Recalled for Failed Impurity Testing

Agency Publication Date: November 20, 2023
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Summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is recalling 8,448 30-count bottles and 168 1000-count bottles of Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules (20mg). Testing conducted during a long-term stability study revealed that the medication exceeded established safety specifications for organic impurities. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported in connection with this recall. If you are currently taking this medication, you should consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding your treatment.

Risk

The drug product failed testing for organic impurities, which means the medication may contain degradation products at levels higher than allowed. This could potentially affect the medication's safety or quality over time.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Glenmark Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules (20mg) sold in 30-count bottles (NDC 68462-390-30) and 1000-count bottles (NDC 68462-390-10) with lot number 17220002 and an expiration date of 11/30/2023.
  2. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  3. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for more information 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: Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules (30-count bottle)
Variants: 20mg, Delayed-Release Capsules, 30-count bottle
Lot Numbers:
17220002 (Exp 11/30/2023)
NDC:
68462-390-30

Recall #: D-0112-2024; Quantity: 8,448 bottles

Product: Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules (1000-count bottle)
Variants: 20mg, Delayed-Release Capsules, 1000-count bottle
Lot Numbers:
17220002 (Exp 11/30/2023)
NDC:
68462-390-10

Recall #: D-0112-2024; Quantity: 168 bottles

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93262
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Sold By: pharmacies; healthcare providers
Manufactured In: United States, India
Units Affected: 8,448 30-count bottles, 168 1000-count 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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