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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.: Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules Recalled Due to Subpotency

Agency Publication Date: December 19, 2018
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Summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling 47,520 prescription packs of Absorica (isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg. Routine testing revealed that the medication was subpotent, meaning the level of the active ingredient, isotretinoin, was lower than the required quality standards. This defect could make the medication less effective at treating the patient's condition as intended. The affected capsules were distributed nationwide in 30-count prescription packs containing three 10-capsule blister packs.

Risk

Because the medication contains less active ingredient than specified, patients may not receive the full therapeutic dose required for their treatment. This could lead to a reduced clinical response or ineffective treatment of severe acne.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medication packaging to see if you have Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP. Look for lot number 17F28AA with an expiration date of 1/2020.
  2. Verify the identification codes on your product: the carton UPC is 310631117313, the carton NDC is 10631-117-31, and the prescription pack NDC is 10631-117-69.
  3. If your medication matches the affected lot, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to discuss your treatment and obtain a replacement.
  4. Return any unused capsules from the recalled lot to your pharmacy for a refund and contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return process.
  5. For additional information or to report any 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

Healthcare provider guidance and pharmacy refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP (30-count packs)
Model:
NDC 10631-117-31
NDC 10631-117-69
UPC Codes:
310631117313
Lot Numbers:
17F28AA (Exp 1/2020)
Date Ranges: Exp 1/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 81765
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Sold By: Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 47,520 prescription packs
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 22, 2019

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