Heartburn Capsules Pulled

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. issued a recall for 20,784 bottles of 90-count esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, 40 mg (NDC 43598-510-90), because they may contain brown pellets. The recall was included in the February 20, 2019, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report. 

The recall affects bottles from lot C800589 (Exp. 5/19), which were distributed throughout the United States.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. voluntarily initiated the recall February 6, 2019. At press time, the FDA had not yet issued a recall classification.

Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, 40 mg, are available with a prescription for the treatment of acid reflux, ulcers, and other stomach and esophagus problems.

—Jolynn Tumolo