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MINOXIDIL 2.5 mg/1

minoxidil · TABLET · AvKARE

10 Recalls on Record
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MINOXIDIL is a tablet containing minoxidil at 2.5 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by AvKARE.

Key Facts

Brand Name
MINOXIDIL
Generic Name
minoxidil
NDC Code (Product)
42291-618
Manufacturer
AvKARE
Strength
2.5 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA072708
Drug Class
Arteriolar Vasodilator [EPC]
Marketing Start
08/01/2013

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II05/28/2013

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/02/2020

MasterPharm LLC

Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/02/2013

Aidapak Services, LLC

Labeling: Label Mixup:MINOXIDIL, Tablet, 2.5 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: methylPREDNISolone, Tablet, 4 mg, NDC 00781502201, Pedigree: AD52778_43, EXP: 5/20/2014.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/13/2016

Medaus, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/14/2014

Attix Pharmaceuticals

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II12/22/2022

Pharmacy Innovations

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I06/09/2020

MasterPharm LLC

Super-potent Drug: This recall has been initiated due to the elevated presence of minoxidil and biotin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/02/2020

MasterPharm LLC

Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/02/2020

MasterPharm LLC

Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/28/2013

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MINOXIDIL used for?

MINOXIDIL contains minoxidil. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is MINOXIDIL a controlled substance?

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

What is the generic name for MINOXIDIL?

The generic name for MINOXIDIL is minoxidil. There are 12 other brand versions of minoxidil.

What is the NDC code for MINOXIDIL 2.5 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for MINOXIDIL 2.5 mg/1 is 42291-618, listed by AvKARE.