A Pain Medication Has Been Recalled Nationwide

Pain medications can be a sensitive subject—in some instances, with prescriptions for pain requiring close supervision from a medical professional.

One needs a closer look for what sounds to be a slightly different reason than usual. The FDA has reported out that, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. initiated a recall for 13,728 bottles of gabapentin, including 12,876 bottles containing 300-milligram dosage and 852 bottles containing 400 milligrams per dose.

Gabapentin is a medication targeting the  nervous system and indicated for pain, such as that caused by shingles, as well as symptoms like restless leg syndrome and partial seizures, according to the Cleveland Clinic. PetMD goes on to note that gabapentin may also be used in the veterinary setting for some animals experiencing pain, seizure, or anxiety.

The specific reason for the recall is cited as cross-contamination, but it’s not clear whether that means individual tablets were contaminated, or whether perhaps another drug reached the packaging. If your gabapentin supply contains any of the following details, it may be advisable to speak with a doctor or pharmacist for a replacement product.

300-milligram (mg) bottles:

• Quantity: 500 or 1,000 capsules
• National drug codes (NDC): 62756-138-05, 62756-138-04
• Lot numbers: HAD1458A, Exp. date 04/2025; HAD2718A, Exp. date 07/2025; HAD3432A, Exp. date 08/2025

400-milligram bottles:

• Quantity: 500 or 1,000 capsules
• NDCs: 62756-139-05, 62756-139-04
• Lot numbers: HAD1712B, Exp. date 03/2025; HAD1712C, Exp. date 03/2025

The FDA has classified the recall as a Class III risk, meaning it’s “unlikely to cause health problems but fail to comply with FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.”

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