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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Novel Laboratories, Inc.: Lupin Hydrocodone and Homatropine Tablets Recalled for Impurity Specifications

Agency Publication Date: March 14, 2018
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Summary

Novel Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 134,364 bottles (approximately 4 million tablets) of Lupin Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methylbromide Tablets, USP 5/1.5 mg. This prescription cough suppressant is being recalled because testing revealed the product failed to meet specifications for impurities and degradation. Consumers should check their medicine cabinets for the affected 30-count bottles distributed nationwide.

Risk

The presence of impurities or degradation products beyond specified limits means the medication may not meet safety and quality standards over time, though the risk level is currently classified as low.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately check your prescription bottle for the product name 'Lupin Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methylbromide Tablets, USP 5/1.5 mg' in 30-count bottles.
  2. Verify if your bottle matches UPC 343386118038 and NDC 43386-118-03.
  3. Check for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: M16002A (02/2018), M16246A (04/2018), M16246B (04/2018), M16434A (07/2018), M16569A (10/2018), M17015A (01/2019), and S700271 (04/2019).
  4. If you have an affected product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on continuing your treatment and to obtain a replacement prescription.
  5. Return any unused tablets and the original bottle to your pharmacy for a refund and to ensure the product is properly removed from circulation.
  6. Contact Novel Laboratories, Inc. or Lupin Pharmaceuticals at their Somerset, NJ location for further instructions regarding this recall.
  7. For additional questions or to report a problem, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Healthcare consultation and pharmacy return

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

Affected Products

Product: Lupin Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methylbromide Tablets, USP 5/1.5 mg (30 Tablets)
Model:
NDC 43386-118-03
UPC Codes:
343386118038
Lot Numbers:
M16002A (Exp 02/2018)
M16246A (Exp 04/2018)
M16246B (Exp 04/2018)
M16434A (Exp 07/2018)
M16569A (Exp 10/2018)
M17015A (Exp 01/2019)
S700271 (Exp 04/2019)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79298
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Novel Laboratories, Inc.
Sold By: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 134,364 bottles (4,030,920 tablets)
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 · Raw API Response

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