West-Ward Columbus Inc. is recalling 2,591 boxes of Methadone Hydrochloride (methadone) 5mg tablets because the product identification on the individual unit-dose packaging is illegible. The recall affects 100-count boxes containing 10 strips of 10 tablets distributed by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. under lot number AC2556A. This recall only applies to the unit-dose configuration and not other packaging types.
If the identification on the individual unit-dose packaging is unreadable, patients or healthcare providers may be unable to verify the medication name or dosage strength. This could lead to potential medication errors or confusion during administration.
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Recall affects the unit dose configuration only; distributed by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
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