Proton-Pump Inhibitor Recalled

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. is recalling 1752 bottles of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules. The May 6, 2020, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the reason for the recall as “discoloration: product contains brown pellets.” 

The recall affects 1000-count bottles of 40-mg esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules (NDC 43598-510-10) from lot C900642 (Exp. 6/20). The capsules were distributed throughout the United States. 

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories voluntarily initiated the recall April 24, 2020. On April 28, 2020, the FDA designated the recall Class III. Under the recall classification, use of the affected capsules is not likely to cause harm. 

Esomeprazole is a prescription proton-pump inhibitor used to treat conditions involving excess stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

—Jolynn Tumolo