FDA Drugs recall ·

Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 18 (3x6) Unit Dose Tablets… recall

Recall number
D-0533-2025
Date
(initiated July 9, 2025)
Company / brand
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
135 Us Highway 202 206 Ste 15, Bedminster, NJ, United States
Category
Drugs › Class II
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Units affected
N/A
Hazard tags
Manufacturing practices (cGMP)
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Read the official FDA notice ↗

Product

Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 18 (3x6) Unit Dose Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-261-18

Why was it recalled?

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit.

What should you do?

FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.

Product codes & lot numbers

Lot 23142117, 23142119, 23142122, Exp Date: May 2026; Lot 24142625, Exp Date: Jun. 2027

Distribution

US Nationwide.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Source: FDA (drugs), recall D-0533-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.