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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 156,750 units
Recall No. 23-146 Published March 9, 2023

Aprepitant capsules and Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream

The recalled prescription drugs and products that contain lidocaine must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. and sold at Pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from October 2020 – January 2023.

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Recalled Aprepitant Capsules 125 mg – NDC 0781-2323-68 – Carton
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Recalled Aprepitant Capsules 125 mg – NDC 0781-2323-68 – Carton

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Why it was recalled

The recalled prescription drugs and products that contain lidocaine must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately secure the medications out of the sight and reach of children and contact Sandoz for a free child resistant pouch to store the products. Once the medication is secured, consumers can continue to use the medication as directed.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerSandoz Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey (Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream)
UnitsAbout 156,750
Made inSlovenia (Aprepitant Capsules)
Sold atPharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine
Sales periodOctober 2020 – January 2023

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