PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Hetero Labs Limited (Unit V)
(Mahabubnagar, India)
FDA Recall Number: D-0484-2026
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Generic Name
PANTOPRAZOLE
Active Substance(s)
Pantoprazole Sodium
Administration Route
Oral
National Drug Code (NDC)
31722-712
Total Quantity Recalled
4,740 1,000-count bottles.
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots."
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Pantoprazole Sodium, Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: Hetero, Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherta, Mahabubager-509 301, India, NDC 31722-713-10
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
April 29, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
March 26, 2026
FDA Classification Date
Apr 17, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Batch # FD253967, Exp Date: 06/26/2027
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide in the USA.
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0484-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508604UTCC