Recalls

Recalls/Warnings/Notices

Medication & Medical Supply Recalls

FDA Requires Boxed Warning and Risk Mitigation Strategy for metoclopramide/Reglan Containing
Drugs. Agency warns against chronic use of these products to treat gastrointestinal disorders. Please go to
the FDA Website to read about this important warning!
www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements

Second Safety Warning on Fentanyl Skin Pain Patch
Please go to the FDA Website to read about this important warning!
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates

Flagyl (metronidazole) 500 mg I.V. injection RTU (in plastic container)
Detailed View: Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
(CDER) August 2009 - With oral metronidazole: Central Nervous System: Encephalopathy, aseptic
meningitis, optic neuropathy, dysarthria. Hypersensitivity:..Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation
Here is some added information on Metronidazole: dosage, concerns, uses, positives, etc.
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_metronidazole

Flagyl (metronidazole) tablets, capsules, and Flagyl ER tablets
Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) – August
2010 - New warnings and adverse reactions
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm225998.htm

Sandimmune (cyclosporine) soft gelatin capsules, injection, and oral solution. Can be used for cats
with autoimmune diseases. www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm212122.htm

Evamist Hormone Spray May Cause Illness in Pets
Topical hormone spray for women can cause serious health risks if pets come in contact.
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm220420.htm

Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride), Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen):
Label Change. Serious potential consequences of overdosage with tramadol are central nervous system
depression, respiratory depression and death.
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm213264.
htm

Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures with Prevacid and Prilosec.
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm228392.htm

FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat
Diabetes in Dogs and Cats. www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/newsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm

FDA Announces Addition of Boxed Warning to METACAM® (meloxicam) Labels
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm231254.htm

Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosized) tablets (used for ringworm)
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm232426.htm

Lasix (commonly used for congestive heart failure in cats)
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm232345.htm

Cardizem CD (diltiazem hydrochloride) Capsules and Tablets, Cardizem LA (diltiazem
hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets (used for HCM)
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm235555.htm

Reglan (metoclopramide) tablets, ODT (Orally Disintegrating Tablets), and injection
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm170934.htm

Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate): Drug Safety Communication -
Reports of Abnormal Heart Rhythms
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm237341.
htm

Zithromax (azithromycin) tablet, single-dose packet, IV for injection, and oral suspension
WARNINGS OF Hepatotoxicity/Abnormal liver function
www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm262866.htm

Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs (PPIs): Drug Safety Communication - Low Magnesium Levels Can Be
Associated With Long-Term Use: Pepcid/famotidine and/or Zantac/ranitidine are NOT PPIs so there’s no
need to worry about using those. This is for all the ones listed on the FDA page (link provided). Magnesium
isn't usually measured on routine labs so you can't count on it showing up if your kitty gets regular chem
profiles - if anyone is using a PPI long-term, your vet may want to check those levels when getting your
cat’s labs done. http://www.fda.
gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm245275.htm

FDA Warns of Possible Danger with Animal Vaccine Device
The Food and Drug Administration is warning veterinarians and pet owners, particularly cat owners, of the
possible risk of fractures with the Vet Jet™ transdermal vaccination system device.
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm270642.htm

Counterfeit Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats
Information for consumers about counterfeit topical flea & tick treatments for dogs and cats
www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/petproduct.htm

Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) tablet Safety label change
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm225843.htm

Food Recalls & Notices

Medication/Medical Supply Warnings, Safety Label Changes