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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Pharmatech LLC: Laxative and Allergy Syrups Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2018
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Summary

Pharmatech LLC is recalling various liquid over-the-counter medications, including Rugby Diocto Liquid and Syrup (docusate sodium), Rugby Senexon/Major Senna Syrup (sennosides), and Rugby Aller-chlor (chlorpheniramine maleate). These products are being recalled due to the presence of yeast and potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), a type of bacteria. All lots remaining within their expiration dates are affected. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and consult a healthcare professional, especially if they have underlying health conditions.

Risk

The products may contain yeast or B. cepacia bacteria, which can cause serious, life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medicine cabinet for the following affected products: Rugby Diocto Liquid (NDC: 0536-0590-85), Rugby Diocto Syrup (NDC: 0536-1001-85), Rugby Senexon or Major Senna Syrup (NDCs: 0536-1000-59 or 00904-6289-09), and Rugby Aller-chlor (NDC: 0536-1025-47).
  2. Verify the National Drug Code (NDC) printed on the bottle label to confirm if your product is part of the recall; all lots currently within their expiration dates are included.
  3. Stop using the medication immediately and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments.
  4. Return any unused portion of the product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a full refund.
  5. Contact Pharmatech LLC or the distributors (Rugby Laboratories or Major Pharmaceuticals) for further instructions regarding the return process.
  6. For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product for refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL Stool Softener (473 mL)
Model:
NDC: 0536-0590-85
Recall #: D-0224-2018
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
Product: Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL Stool Softener (473 mL)
Model:
NDC: 0536-1001-85
Recall #: D-0225-2018
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
Product: Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant, Sennosides 8.8 mg (237 mL)
Model:
NDC: 0536-1000-59
Recall #: D-0226-2018
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
Product: Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg (237 mL)
Model:
NDC: 00904-6289-09
Recall #: D-0226-2018
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry
Product: Rugby Aller-chlor Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP 2 mg (120 mL)
Model:
NDC: 0536-1025-47
Recall #: D-0227-2018
Lot Numbers:
All lots remaining within expiry

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 77960
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Pharmatech LLC
Sold By: Rugby Laboratories; Major Pharmaceuticals
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown)
Distributed To: Michigan

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