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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 10 mg, 100 tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. S

Recalled April 16, 2014 · FDA recall D-1227-2014 · Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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 · FDA Class III
Units
10,930 Bottles
Sold at
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Description

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

Product
Ritalin HCl (methylphenidate HCl) USP, 10 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 0078-0440-05
Manufacturer(s)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov