Raritan Pharmaceuticals develops, manufactures, and markets leading generic OTC Medicines, Niche OTC Brands, Medical Devices, Consumer Products and High-end Therapeutic Cosmetics. Raritan Pharmaceuticals' mission is to bring innovative and generic pharmaceuticals, consumer products, medical devices and high-end cosmetics to market at affordable prices. On November 24, Raritan Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of some belladonna products sold in the market.
Voluntary Recall For Raritan Pharmaceuticals Products With Belladonna Extract
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a contract manufacturer for Homeolab USA has issued this voluntarily recall on account of potential variation in the amount of belladonna extract present in the products. According to TechTimes, it is reported that the amount of extract present in the content did not match the quantity mentioned on the product label. These products were distributed Nationwide. Consumers with any product being recalled should stop using the product.
The U.S. FDA has tested some products and recovered varying levels of belladonna extract content from what is declared on the label. Raritan Pharmaceuticals is a contract manufacturer of these products for Homeolab USA that supplies the belladonna blends to Raritan Pharmaceuticals. The homeopathic products have a very small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause harm at larger doses. The company is voluntarily recalling the product out of an abundance of caution.
UPC: 050428424162
Product: CVS Homeopathic Infants' Teething Tablet 135 tablets
(Please note that CVS has already taken a market action on this product as of September 30, 2016) Lots: 41116 and 43436
UPC: 778159090639
Product: Kids Relief Homeopathic Ear Relief Oral Liquid 0.85 fl. oz. Lot: 35254
UPC: 050428441633
Product: CVS Homeopathic Kids' Ear Relief Liquid 0.85 fl. oz. Lot: 33149
What Is Belladonna Extract?
Atropa belladonna or belladonna is a plant. The leaf and root are used to make medicine. The name “belladonna” means “beautiful lady,” and was chosen because of a risky practice in Italy. The belladonna berry juice was used historically in Italy to enlarge the pupils of women, giving them a striking appearance. This was not a good idea, because belladonna can be poisonous. Sometimes, it can also be called as deadly nightshade.
