{"id":602185,"date":"2026-07-24T15:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/602185\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:27:11","slug":"allergy-medication-sold-nationwide-recalled-for-potentially-life-threatening-mix-up-with-wrong-pills-local-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/602185\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills | Local News"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB\/Gray Media) \u2014\u00a0An over-the-counter allergy medication sold nationwide is being recalled<\/a> for a mix-up with another medication that could potentially be life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, an antihistamine commonly sold as a generic version of Zyrtec.<\/p>\n

The recall was announced Saturday.<\/p>\n

According to the FDA, the recall includes bottles of 5-mg allergy tablets.<\/p>\n

The recalled medication has identifying lot numbers printed on the sides of the bottles. For a list of exact lot numbers included in this recall, visit the FDA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The bottles may be contaminated with ranitidine, formerly known as the brand name Zantac. The medication is used to treat heartburn, ulcers and indigestion.<\/p>\n

The FDA said the problem was found by a pharmacy technician who was counting the allergy tablets. The technician noticed the wrong-colored pills in the bottles, which prompted the recall.<\/p>\n

For people with hypersensitivity to ranitidine, taking this medication could potentially cause life-threatening reactions, including anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n

To date, there have been no reports of illnesses associated with this recall.<\/p>\n

The recalled medication was sold nationwide at several retailers.<\/p>\n

Anyone with questions about this recall can contact Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email pv@risingpharma.com<\/a> or qa@risingpharma.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adverse reactions to taking the recalled medication can be reported to the FDA online<\/a>. You are also encouraged to call your doctor.<\/p>\n

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