FDA: ETHEX Recalls Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5mg Tablets

ETHEX Corporation has recalled three lots of dextroamphetamine sulfate 5mg tablets which may contain oversized pills and up to twice the dose of the drug. ETHEX discovered a small number of oversized tablets in lots that had not yet been distributed. While there have been no reports of oversized tablets from consumers, Ethex is recalling three lots of the drug as a precaution.

The round, orange tablets have ETHEX on one side and 311 on the other. Lots being recalled are numbers 77946, 81141 and 81142.

Taking a higher than prescribed dose of dextroamphetamine might increase side effects of the drug including rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, tremors, decreased appetite headache, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, stomach upset, or dry mouth.

ETHEX is not the only manufacturer or marketer of generic dextroamphetamine so you should check your tablets carefully to find out where they came from.

If you have questions about your medicine or side effects, talk to your doctor or your pharmacist.

You can also contact ETHEX Customer Service at 1-800-321-1705 or email customer-service@ethex.com. Representatives available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CST.

This news article was originally posted on October 16th, 2008 and was accurate at the time of publication. Since then, information may have changed or links may now be outdated. Please call our Answer Line 1-877-427-2111 for the latest information, or talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.

Posted by Kate Murphy on October 16th, 2008
Tags: FDA, recalls

Comments

maria lurito

November 18, 2008 at 8:25pm

will this medication make my feet swell

Kate Murphy

November 19, 2008 at 7:46am

Swelling of the feet isn’t listed as an adverse effect of dextroamphetamine. If you are taking the drug and have swelling in your hands or feet, talk to your doctor about it.

In fact, talk to your doctor about swelling feet even if you are not taking dextroamphetamine so you can find out what the problem is.

What is more important is to check your tablets to be sure that they are not orange and marked with the word “ETHEX”. Both 5 mg and 10 mg have been recalled.

The recalled pills may include a double dose of dextroamphetamine and lead to rapid heart beat, high blood pressure, and an feeling of agitation and nervousness.