Reported Sep 5, 2012 · Terminated

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American…

American Health Packaging

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: American Health Packaging · 2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A · Columbus, OH · 43217-1188

Is this the product you have?

  • Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511
  • Carton labeling Dist byPar Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot #: 120604 Exp 2/28/2013
Amount recalled
694 cartons

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 19, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:23 PM UTC

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