Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0266-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Chattem Inc |
| Report date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Quantity | 180,696 cartons |
| Location | Chattanooga, TN, United States |
Official product description
Unisom, SleepMelts, Diphenhydramine HCl tablets, 25 mg, Nighttime Sleep-Aid, 4 x 8 blister packs per carton, Cherry flavor, Manufactured by Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dist. by Chattem, Inc., P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409, UPC # 0 41167 0014 0
Why the product was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Issue impurity above the daily acceptable intake limit defined by the Food and Drug Administration.
Distribution information
Nationwide in the USA.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: not stated.
What to do next
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