ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
(Pennington, NJ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0442-2025
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Generic Name
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Active Substance(s)
Esomeprazole Magnesium Dihydrate
Administration Route
Oral
National Drug Code (NDC)
68382-848
Total Quantity Recalled
30,674 30 sachets/carton
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation product during Related Compounds testing during long term stability.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension, 40 mg, 30-count Single-Dose Packets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-849-94
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
May 28, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
May 13, 2025
FDA Classification Date
May 20, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot # M311638, Exp 07/2025, M400374, Exp 10/2025, M402496, Exp 02/2026, M407998, Exp 05/2026, M502247, Exp 11/2026, M414770, M414512, Exp 09/2026.
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide -in the USA
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0442-2025
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508616UTCC