Ranitidine Syrup (Bio-pharm) – Impurity Specification Failure (2015)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 16 fl oz Bottle, Rx only, Mfd For: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 23155-291-51
Brand
Bio-pharm, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s: 14G008, 14G013, 14G010, 14G015, 14G016, 14G021, 14G026, 14G028, Exp. 01/2016, 14K027, 14K023, Exp. 04/2016, 15B040, 15B041, Exp. 08/2016, 15E042, Exp. 11/2016, 15F019, 15F021, Exp. 12/2016, 15G038, Exp. 01/2017, 15H004, 15H008, Exp. 02/2017
Products Sold
Lot #s: 14G008, 14G013, 14G010, 14G015, 14G016, 14G021, 14G026, 14G028, Exp. 01/2016; 14K027, 14K023, Exp. 04/2016; 15B040, 15B041, Exp. 08/2016; 15E042, Exp. 11/2016; 15F019, 15F021, Exp. 12/2016; 15G038, Exp. 01/2017; 15H004, 15H008, Exp. 02/2017
Bio-pharm, Inc. is recalling Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 16 fl oz Bottle, Rx only, M due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product recalled due to elevated impurity result detected during routine stability testing.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product recalled due to elevated impurity result detected during routine stability testing.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026