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Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Recall of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg / 500 mg, NDC 0603-3888-20, 60 Count, Lot Numbers T150G10B, T120J10E and T023M10A and Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 32.4 mg, NDC 0603-5166-32, 1000 Count, Lot Numbers T150G10B, T120J10E and T023M10A

As a result of this mix-up patients may unintentionally take Hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets, instead of the intended dose of Phenobarbital. Unintentional administration of Hydrocodone can lead to serious adverse events including respiratory depression, CNS depression, coma and death, especially in opioid naive patients and patients on other CNS depressants. Unintentional administration of acetaminophen may result in liver toxicity in patients on other acetaminophen containing medications, patients with liver dysfunction, or people who consume more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. Additionally, missing doses of Phenobarbital could result in loss of seizure control.

No injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who have affected product should stop using the product and contact Qualitest at 1-800-444-4011 for reimbursement. The lot number can be found on the side of the bottle.

The recall includes the following products:

    --  Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10mg / 500mg, NDC
        0603-3888-20, 60 count, Lot Numbers T150G10B, T120J10E and T023M10A
    --  Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 32.4 mg, NDC 0603-5166-32, 1000 count, Lot
        Numbers T150G10B, T120J10E and T023M10A

This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

These lots were distributed between Sept. 21, 2010 and Dec. 29, 2010 to wholesale and retail pharmacies nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Lot numbers can be found on the side of the bottle. Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets are large (approximately 16.5 mm in length), pink, capsule-shaped tablets, debossed (3600) on one side, and debossed (V) on the reverse side; Phenobarbital Tablets are small (approximately 6.4 mm in diameter), white, round, biconvex, scored tablets, debossed (5012) and (V) on one side and plain on the reverse side. All patients who have filled prescriptions of Phenobarbitol manufactured by Qualitest, are asked to double check the identity of their tablets.

Qualitest is notifying all customers who may have received affected product and arranging for the return of any affected product.

Consumers with questions may contact Qualitest at 1-800-444-4011 for more information.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the manufacturer or to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either on line, by regular mail, or by fax.

    --  Telephone: 1-800-444-4011
    --  Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
    --  Regular Mail: Use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at:
        www.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.htm

Mail to MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787

    --  Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

About Qualitest

Founded in 1983, Qualitest provides affordable, high-quality generic pharmaceuticals. Featuring a current portfolio exceeding 600 products, the company has grown significantly since its inception and is now ranked in the top ten among all suppliers of generics, based on total prescriptions filled. Qualitest is a wholly owned subsidiary of Endo Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ENDP), a U.S.-based, specialty healthcare solutions company, focused on high-value branded products and specialty generics (www.endo.com).

SOURCE Qualitest Pharmaceuticals