No serious side effects have been reported to the FDA since the release of the products. Also, there have been no contaminated products found. However if taken, contaminated medications may pose a significant threat and even death to patients.
If you believe you have an unexpired Ameridose product:
- check medication packages and labels for Ameridose logos or markings, or visit www.ameridose.com
- end use of the products immediately and contact Ameridose by calling 1-888-820-0622 for information on how to properly return or isolate the product
- call the FDA MedWatch Program at 1-800-FDA-0178 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch
As a further precaution, Ameridose will be shut down until 2013 to reach safety standards established by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To protect patients, all production will be stopped. According to the FDA, this may result in a shortage of certain products. If you think you have a product that may be involved in the shortage, email the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Drug Shortage Staff at drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov.
Learn more information about the recall and other medical news at bad-drug.net.