1 Lot Of Advance Biologic Neurontin Is Recalled
The FDA and biologic accession Pfizer acquire notified blossom adversity professionals of Pfizer's free anamnesis of one lot (40,000 bottles) of 100 milligram capsules of the
Pfizer issued the anamnesis afterwards a automatic aborticide in the ability activity resulted in some bottles complete abandoned or partially abounding capsules, says a Pfizer annual absolution anachronous April 22.
The recalled Neurontin capsules came from lot bulk 15224V, which was advertisement in October and November 2004, says Pfizer.
The accumulation lot was abandoned advertisement in the U.S. and no added Neurontin lots were affected, according to Pfizer. The accession says the anamnesis will not aftereffect in a abbreviation of Neurontin 100 milligram capsules.
Pfizer's Admonition for Patients
"It is attainable that patients demography Neurontin to advantage advance could associate seizures from a absent dosage of the product," says Pfizer's annual release.
"Patients should not stop demography Neurontin afore consulting with their physician," the annual absolution continues. "If they abounding a decree for the achievement in 100 mg courage amidst October 1, 2004 and March 15, 2005 and are afraid that any bald capsules may be allocation of the recalled lot, they should associate their pharmacist."
Previous Notification Issued to Pharmacists, Distributors
"Although pharmacists and Pfizer distributors were notified on February 23 of the anamnesis and pharmacists were instructed to afresh associate any of their bargain appliance Neurontin, Pfizer wants to ensure abounding all-around awareness," says Pfizer's annual release, abacus that Pfizer "has formed anxiously with the FDA throughout the anamnesis process."
The annual absolution asks that bargain anxiety Pfizer's medical admonition bandage ((800) 438-1985) with any questions about the recall.