Safety alertSource: FDA Drug Enforcement Reports

Class II recall: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA INC.: Ramipril Capsules USP, 10 mg, packaged in a) 100 Capsules (NDC 76282-673-01) and

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA (via Exelan Pharmaceuticals) issued a Class II recall of Ramipril Capsules USP, 10 mg, in 100-capsule (NDC 76282-673-01) and 500-capsule (NDC 76282-673-05) bottles. According to the recall notice, the action was prompted by an out-of-specification result for the process impurity dicyclohexylurea (DCU) found during impurities and degradation testing. The product was manufactured by West-Ward Columbus Inc. for Exelan Pharmaceuticals.

Most relevant for: patients taking ramipril 10 mg capsules from the affected Hikma Pharmaceuticals batches who may have been exposed to elevated levels of the process impurity dicyclohexylurea

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