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PROMETHAZINE VC WITH CODEINE SYRUP, EACH 5 ml contains: Codeine Phosphate 10 mg, Promethazine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg, alcohol 7%, (a) 4 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-54) and (b) 16 fl oz bottle (NDC 0603-1588-58) Rx only, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811.

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D00432-2015
Event ID
70852
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: A stability lot was out of specification for a known impurity at the 8 month Controlled Room Temperature stability time-point.
Report date
April 15, 2015
Recall initiation date
March 25, 2015
Termination date
July 12, 2016
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

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