Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Recalled for Potential Plastic Particles

Agency Publication Date: November 27, 2019

Summary

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recalled several lots of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP (100 mg/5mL), a prescription medication used to treat pain and fever. The recall was initiated because small particles of an inert plastic material may have been introduced into the liquid medicine during the manufacturing process. Consumers who have this medication should check their bottles for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed below to see if their medicine is affected.

Risk

The presence of foreign plastic particles in an oral medication poses a choking hazard or potential for internal irritation if swallowed. No specific injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Check your prescription bottle of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP (100 mg/5mL, 4 fl.oz. 118 mL) for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: Lot I1718U (Exp. 3/2020), Lot K0818L (Exp. 9/2020), Lot L2718E (Exp. 9/2020), Lot A2219E (Exp. 9/2020), Lot C1519S (Exp. 12/2020), Lot C2819Y (Exp. 12/2020), or Lot E2019V (Exp. 11/2020).
Verify if the NDC (National Drug Code) on the label matches 68788-7268-01.
If your bottle matches any of these identifiers, stop using the medication immediately.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding an alternative treatment. Return any unused product to the pharmacy where it was purchased for a refund.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at their Anaheim, CA facility or via your pharmacy for further instructions regarding the return of the product.
For additional questions or to report a problem, 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

Pharmacy refund and healthcare consultation

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

Affected Products

Product: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5mL (4 fl.oz. 118 mL)

Model:

NDC 68788-7268-01

Recall #: D-0531-2020

Lot Numbers:

I1718U (Exp. 3/2020)

K0818L (Exp. 9/2020)

L2718E (Exp. 9/2020)

A2219E (Exp. 9/2020)

C1519S (Exp. 12/2020)

C2819Y (Exp. 12/2020)

E2019V (Exp. 11/2020)

Date Ranges: Exp. 3/2020, Exp. 9/2020, Exp. 11/2020, Exp. 12/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 84359

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Sold By: pharmacies

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: California, Florida, Illinois

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your prescription bottle of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP (100 mg/5mL, 4 fl.oz. 118 mL) for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: Lot I1718U (Exp. 3/2020), Lot K0818L (Exp. 9/2020), Lot L2718E (Exp. 9/2020), Lot A2219E (Exp. 9/2020), Lot C1519S (Exp. 12/2020), Lot C2819Y (Exp. 12/2020), or Lot E2019V (Exp. 11/2020).

Verify if the NDC (National Drug Code) on the label matches 68788-7268-01.

If your bottle matches any of these identifiers, stop using the medication immediately.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding an alternative treatment. Return any unused product to the pharmacy where it was purchased for a refund.

Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at their Anaheim, CA facility or via your pharmacy for further instructions regarding the return of the product.

For additional questions or to report a problem, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5mL (4 fl.oz. 118 mL)

Model:

NDC 68788-7268-01

Recall #: D-0531-2020

Lot Numbers:

I1718U (Exp. 3/2020)

K0818L (Exp. 9/2020)

L2718E (Exp. 9/2020)

A2219E (Exp. 9/2020)

C1519S (Exp. 12/2020)

C2819Y (Exp. 12/2020)

E2019V (Exp. 11/2020)

Date Ranges: Exp. 3/2020, Exp. 9/2020, Exp. 11/2020, Exp. 12/2020