Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.: Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg, 100 tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Suffern, NY 10901 Dist. by: Novartis Pharmaceutic

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Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg, 100 tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Suffern, NY 10901 Dist. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC 0078-0441-05

• Brand RITALIN

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What happened

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. is recalling 10,781 bottles of Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 20 mg tablets due to a labeling error on the Medication Guide. The back of the Medication Guide attached to the Package Insert for Ritalin Tablets was printed with information related to Ritalin SR (Sustained Release) Tablets instead. Although both products use a combined Package Insert with individual Medication Guides attached via perforation, the incorrect information could cause confusion about which formulation a patient is taking. The affected product is Lot #F0131 and was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

The recall affects approximately 10,781 bottles of this prescription medication. The source does not specify a remedy or course of action for affected consumers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert; The back of the Medication Guide attached to the Package Insert for Ritalin Tablets was printed with information related to Ritalin SR (Sustained Release) Tablets. Both products, Ritalin Tablets and Ritalin SR Tablets utilize a combined Package Insert. The individual Medication Guides are attached to the Package Insert via a perforation. Although t

Details from the source

Reason for recall: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert; The back of the Medication Guide attached to the Package Insert for Ritalin Tablets was printed with information related to Ritalin SR (Sustained Release) Tablets. Both products, Ritalin Tablets and Ritalin SR Tablets utilize a combined Package Insert. The individual Medication Guides are attached to the Package Insert via a perforation. Although t Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico Quantity: 10,781 bottles Lot/code info: Lot #: F0131

Source

Official record: FDA (Drug enforcement) ↗

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