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Namenda XR (memantine HCl) Recalled by Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc Due to Failed Dissolution Specifications: Three lots of product being...

Date: November 13, 2013
Company: Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc directly.

Affected Products

Namenda XR (memantine HCl), sample pack, 28 mg, extended release capsules, packaged in 5-count sample packs, Rx only, Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc., St. Louis, MO 63045 NDC 0456-3428-05.

Quantity: 111,384 sample packs

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Three lots of product being recalled having failed stability dissolution testing.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc

Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report