United StatesMagnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL (40 mg/mL) IV bag, in cartons of 12 x 100 mL (NDC 70121-1720-3), lot AH250162, exp 8/31/2027, distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. It was recalled because a foil pouch labeled as this magnesium sulfate product actually contained an IV bag of tranexamic acid; 784 cartons were distributed nationwide in the U.S.
What's being recalled
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4g/100 mL (40mg/mL) IV bag, further packaged in cartons of 12 x 100 mL IV bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, 382110, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1720-3.
Recalling firm: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
Lot: AH250162, Exp 8/31/2027
The hazard
Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
U.S.A. Nationwide
The official notice
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