Tetracycline 500mg (Physicians Total Care) – foreign particle risk (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, TETRACYCLINE, 500 mg, 30 CAPSULES, bottle MFG. BY: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, SELLERSVILLE PA 18960 NDC 54868-0025-09
Brand
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
5YLZ EXP 04/13, 5ZCE EXP 04/13, 61TX EXP 04/13, 65YD EXP 07/13, 6COJ EXP 09/13, 4ZT6 EXP 02/12, 58HD EXP 02/12, 5G4L EXP 08/12, 5KBU EXP 10/12, 5M3W EXP 10/12, 5OHI EXP 10/12, 6JHL EXP 01/14, 6HJQ EXP 01/14
Products Sold
5YLZ EXP 04/13, 5ZCE EXP 04/13, 61TX EXP 04/13, 65YD EXP 07/13, 6COJ EXP 09/13, 4ZT6 EXP 02/12, 58HD EXP 02/12, 5G4L EXP 08/12, 5KBU EXP 10/12, 5M3W EXP 10/12, 5OHI EXP 10/12, 6JHL EXP 01/14, 6HJQ EXP 01/14
Physicians Total Care, Inc. is recalling PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, TETRACYCLINE, 500 mg, 30 CAPSULES, bottle MFG. BY: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, due to Presence of Foreign Substance(s): There is a potential for foreign particulate matter in the API.. 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
Presence of Foreign Substance(s): There is a potential for foreign particulate matter in the API.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CO, FL, GA, KS, LA, MO, NC, SC, TX, VA
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026