Benzonatate Capsules (Zydus) – Capsule Mixing (2014)
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
BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC: 68382-248-01
Brand
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: MM8555, Expiry: 09/14, Lot #: MM6604, Expiry: 09/14, Lot #: MM8551, Expiry: 09/14, Lot #: MM8552, Expiry: 09/14, Lot #: MM8553, Expiry: 09/14, Lot #: MM8554, Expiry: 09/14.
Products Sold
Lot #: MM8555, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM6604, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8551, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8552, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8553, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8554, Expiry: 09/14.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare due to Presence of Foreign Capsules/Tablets: Benzonatate 100 mg co-mingled with benzonatate 200 mg capsules.. 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 Capsules/Tablets: Benzonatate 100 mg co-mingled with benzonatate 200 mg capsules.
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 12, 2026