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Zydus Pharmaceuticals Recalls Chlorpromazine Tablets Over Hazardous Chemical

Zydus Pharmaceuticals recalled Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride tablets on September 3, 2025. The recall affects tablets manufactured in India with high levels of a hazardous chemical. Consumers must stop using the product immediately and contact their healthcare provider.

Hazard Information

CGMP Deviations: presence of N-Nitroso Desmethyl Chlorpromazine above the recommended acceptable intake limit

What You Should Do

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: N/A

Product Details

The recall involves Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, in 100-count bottles. The affected lot numbers include Z305079, Z305080, Z305454, Z305455, Z305457, Z400492, Z400493, Z400494, Z401158, Z401725, Z401726, Z404118, Z404119, Z404120, and Z405648. The expiration dates range from September 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The Hazard

The recall stems from CGMP deviations due to the presence of N-Nitroso Desmethyl Chlorpromazine above the acceptable intake limit. This chemical poses serious health risks and the FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Reported Incidents

No specific incidents, injuries, or deaths have been reported related to this recall. However, the potential health risks warrant immediate consumer action.

What to Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled tablets immediately. Contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc or your healthcare provider for further guidance.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-XXXX-XXXX or visit the FDA's website at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=D-0636-2025.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: September 3, 2025
  • Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Baddi, India
  • Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ
  • NDC: 70710-1132-1
  • Hazard: N-Nitroso Desmethyl Chlorpromazine
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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeChlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
Z305079
Z305080
Z305454
Z305455
Z305457
+10 more
UPC Codes
70710-1129
70710-1130
70710-1131
+12 more
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
September 17, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Drug Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE
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