FDA-Drug2026-07-08Class IICHEMICAL

Cipla Cinacalcet Hydrochloride 30 mg tablets recalled for N-nitroso impurity

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What this means

Cipla USA is recalling specific lots of Cinacalcet Hydrochloride 30 mg tablets because they contain elevated levels of N-nitroso-cinacalcet, a manufacturing impurity that exceeds FDA safety limits. The affected bottles were distributed nationwide.

  • Check if you take Cinacalcet 30 mg tablets made by Cipla — look at your bottle label.
  • If your lot number matches 5PB0465, 5PB0466, 5PB0557, 5PB0629, 5PB0630, 5PB0633, 5PB0637, or 5PB0638, do not take it.
  • Contact your pharmacist or doctor for a replacement or alternative medication.
  • Do not flush or throw the medication in the trash; ask your pharmacist how to safely dispose of it.
The agency's original wording
Hazard

cGMP Deviations: presence of N-nitroso-cinacalcet, above the acceptable daily intake (ADI).

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
USA Nationwide
Affected count
31,824 bottles
Manufactured in
10 Independence Blvd, N/A, Warren, NJ, United States
Products
Cinacalcet Hydrochloride Tablets, 30 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., MIDC, Patalganga, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-410-02

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0661-2026

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