Pfizer Inc. is recalling 15,510 bottles of ethosuximide capsules and Zarontin (ethosuximide) 250 mg capsules because the labels show an incorrect expiration date of 09/2021 when the correct date is 09/2020. This recall affects 100-count bottles of both the generic version and the brand-name Zarontin, which are prescription medications used to treat seizures. Consumers using these products might mistakenly use the medication past its intended shelf life, which could lead to reduced effectiveness of the drug.
The incorrect expiration date allows the medication to be used for one year longer than it has been proven stable, which may lead to the drug losing potency and failing to adequately control seizure activity.
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