Lipotropic recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

November 17, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Tri-Coast Pharmacy recalls Lipotropic (L-Carnitine 170 mg + Methylcobalamin 300 mcg + Thiamine HCL 20 mg + Riboflavin-5-phosphate Sod 2 mg + Niaci…

Recall number

D-0270-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Tri-Coast Pharmacy

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Lipotropic (L-Carnitine 170 mg + Methylcobalamin 300 mcg + Thiamine HCL 20 mg + Riboflavin-5-phosphate Sod 2 mg + Niacinamide 20 mg + Pyridoxine HCL 2 mg + Folic Acid 1 mg/Lidocaine HCL 10 mg/ml), (30 ML). Compounded by Tri-Coast Pharmacy