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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number D-0286-2019

AMITIZA (lubiprostone) capsules 8 mcg. 60-count bottle, Rx Only. Marketed by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, Rockville MD 20850 and Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015. Active Ingredient made in Japan, encapsulated in the United States. NDC 64764-080-60

Published November 21, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2018

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Elevated levels of a known impurity in the 20-month stability sample testing.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Brand
AMITIZA
Manufacturer
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.
Distributor
Product was distributed to 32 distributors throughout the United States.
Lot
Lot # 3098628-61, exp. date 02/28/2021
Risk classification
Class III
Area (FDA)
drug
Country
United States

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