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PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc: Citalopram Oral Solution Recalled Due to Failed Impurity Specifications

Agency Publication Date: October 5, 2020
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Summary

PAI Holdings, LLC (Pharmaceutical Associates Inc) is recalling approximately 13,480 unit dose cups of Citalopram Oral Solution, USP 20 mg/10 mL. This prescription antidepressant, also known by the brand name Celexa, is being recalled because the medication failed to meet impurity and degradation standards during a nine-month stability check. This means the chemical composition of the drug has changed over time, potentially affecting its quality and potency. This recall affects six specific lot numbers distributed nationwide.

Risk

The drug failed stability testing due to high out-of-specification results for impurities and degradation. Taking a medication that has degraded or contains higher than intended impurities may lead to a decrease in the drug's effectiveness or unintended side effects, though the current risk level is categorized as low.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medication packaging for Citalopram Oral Solution, USP 20 mg/10 mL, 10 mL unit dose cups (NDC 0121-1696-40).
  2. Verify if your medication belongs to one of the following affected lots and expiration dates: C1EE (Exp. 04/2021), BD82 (Exp. 11/2020), BD83 (Exp. 11/2020), C16D (Exp. 02/2021), C563 (Exp. 11/2021), or C574 (Exp. 11/2021).
  3. If you have the affected medication, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on continuing your treatment and to obtain a replacement prescription.
  4. Return any unused unit dose cups to the pharmacy where they were purchased to receive a refund.
  5. Contact Pharmaceutical Associates Inc at their Greenville, SC location or through the contact methods provided on their website for further instructions regarding this recall.
  6. For additional questions or to report adverse effects, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return unused product for a refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Citalopram Oral Solution, USP 20 mg/10 mL (10 mL unit dose cups)
Model:
NDC 0121-1696-40
Recall #: D-0015-2021
Lot Numbers:
C1EE (Exp. 04/2021)
BD82 (Exp. 11/2020)
BD83 (Exp. 11/2020)
C16D (Exp. 02/2021)
C563 (Exp. 11/2021)
C574 (Exp. 11/2021)
Date Ranges: Expiration 11/2020, Expiration 02/2021, Expiration 04/2021, Expiration 11/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86409
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: PAI Holdings, LLC. dba Pharmaceutical Associates Inc
Sold By: pharmacies; hospitals
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 13480 cups
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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