Indian drug makers recall products from the US market due to manufacturing issues

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories is recalling nearly 20,000 cartons of a medication used to control blood phenylalanine levels in adults and children. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc, based in Princeton, New Jersey, is recalling Javygtor (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Powder for Oral Solution (100mg) because it is sub-potent, according to the USFDA. The company is also recalling another lot of sapropterin dihydrochloride for the same reason.

Sapropterin dihydrochloride is used to treat hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA), a condition characterized by high levels of phenylalanine in the blood. It is specifically indicated for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder in which the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation in the blood. High levels of phenylalanine can cause various health problems, including intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and other neurological issues.

The USFDA stated that the company initiated the Class I recall on April 8 this year. A Class I recall, as defined by the US health regulator, pertains to defective products that can cause serious health problems. Also Read: FSSAI asks fruit traders, food biz not to use banned product ‘calcium carbide’ for fruit ripening

The USFDA also reported that Sun Pharma is recalling 11,016 vials of Amphotericin B Liposome for Injection, used to treat fungal infections, from the US market. Sun Pharma’s US-based arm initiated the Class II recall on April 19 this year due to being “Out of specification for assay,” according to the USFDA.

Similarly, Aurobindo Pharma is recalling 13,605 bottles of Clorazepate Dipotassium Tablets (3.75 mg and 7.5 mg), used to treat anxiety, from the US market. The recall is due to “Discoloration: Dotted and yellow spots on tablets,” as stated by the USFDA. Aurobindo Pharma’s US-based arm initiated the Class II recall on April 24 this year. Additionally, the USFDA reported that FDC Ltd is recalling 382,104 units of Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, used to treat glaucoma, from the US market.

The Aurangabad, Maharashtra-based drug firm is recalling the affected lot due to a “Defective Container.” According to the USFDA, a Class II recall is initiated when the use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The US generic drug market, valued at approximately $115.2 billion in 2019, is the largest market for pharmaceutical products.

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