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PROMETHAZINE VC WITH CODEINE SYRUP Recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: A stability lot was out...

Date: March 25, 2015
Company: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
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 Qualitest Pharmaceuticals directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 36,732 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has 16 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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