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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Pet Apothecary Llc: Phenobarbital Capsules Recalled Due to Potency Being Too High

Agency Publication Date: May 25, 2018
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Summary

Pet Apothecary Llc is recalling approximately 60 capsules of Phenobarbital (6 mg), a medication used for animals. This recall was initiated because the drug is superpotent, meaning it contains a higher concentration of the active ingredient than intended. Pet owners who purchased this medication in Illinois should immediately verify their prescription against the affected lot number.

Risk

The superpotent nature of this medication means an animal could receive a significantly higher dose than prescribed by their veterinarian. This could lead to serious adverse health effects or toxicity in pets.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected medication by checking the label for Phenobarbital Capsule, 6 mg, with NDC 38779-0852-05.
  2. Check the packaging for Lot Number 224590 to confirm if your specific bottle is included in this recall.
  3. Immediately contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss your pet's treatment and potential side effects.
  4. Return any unused capsules to the pharmacy where they were purchased for a full refund.
  5. Contact Pet Apothecary Llc at their Milwaukee location for further instructions or to ask questions regarding this recall.
  6. For additional information, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002 or via their website.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Drug recall baseline remedy

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

Affected Products

Product: Phenobarbital Capsule, 6 MG
Model:
NDC: 38779-0852-05
Lot Numbers:
224590

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 78865
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Pet Apothecary Llc
Sold By: Pet Apothecary Llc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 60 capsules
Distributed To: Illinois

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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