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Lemon .025 g/mL

Citrus X limon · SOLUTION · Greer Laboratories, Inc.

10 Recalls on Record
Plain English

Lemon solution is an over-the-counter medication administered by intradermal injection at a strength of 0.025 g/mL. This product is derived from citrus lemon and is available for use without a prescription.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Lemon
Generic Name
Citrus X limon
NDC Code (Product)
22840-5727
Manufacturer
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
Strength
.025 g/mL
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRADERMAL, PERCUTANEOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA101833
Marketing Start
09/15/1981

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II06/18/2013

Novartis Consumer Health

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/20/2026

Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/18/2013

Novartis Consumer Health

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/20/2026

Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/18/2013

Novartis Consumer Health

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/18/2013

Novartis Consumer Health

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/20/2026

Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I07/15/2022

Vi-Jon, LLC

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III09/28/2012

ITW Dymon

CGMP Deviations: The products were manufactured with raw material which contain unknown particles believed to be water and dirt.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/29/2021

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

CGMP Deviations

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

toxicity to various agents6,136 reports
completed suicide5,427 reports
drug abuse5,330 reports
drug ineffective2,194 reports
overdose2,107 reports
death1,984 reports
nausea1,884 reports
off label use1,814 reports
pain1,580 reports
intentional overdose1,559 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lemon used for?

Lemon solution is an over-the-counter medication administered by intradermal injection at a strength of 0.025 g/mL. This product is derived from citrus lemon and is available for use without a prescription.

Is Lemon a controlled substance?

Lemon is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Lemon?

The generic name for Lemon is Citrus X limon. There are 1 other brand versions of Citrus X limon.

What is the NDC code for Lemon .025 g/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Lemon .025 g/mL is 22840-5727, listed by Greer Laboratories, Inc..

Product NDC

22840-5727

Package NDC

22840-5727-2

Not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any medication decisions.

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