Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Ascend minocycline ER tablets recalled for failed dissolution

Ascend Laboratories is recalling Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 115 mg (lot 25141635, expires 4/30/2028) because testing found the tablets did not dissolve properly as required. This affects 360 bottles distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Ascend Laboratories recalls

What to do

  1. Check if you have lot 25141635 (expiring 4/30/2028) of Ascend Minocycline 115 mg tablets.
  2. Contact your pharmacist or doctor about whether to continue taking this medication.
  3. Do not flush or throw away the medication; ask your pharmacist how to safely dispose of it.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 115 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA. Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC: 67877-644-30
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

Details

Units affected
360 30-count bottles
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
135 Us Highway 202 206 Ste 15, N/A, Bedminster, NJ, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0597-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 115 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA. Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC: 67877-644-30 Failed Dissolution Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during the 9th month of dissolution test analysis Lot# 25141635, Exp 4/30/2028 Distribution: Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 360 30-count bottles
Hazard
Failed Dissolution Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during the 9th month of dissolution test analysis

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