Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Recall Number: D-1659-2012

Firm: Prometheus Laboratories Inc.

Classification: Class II

Status: Terminated

Report Date: 20120829

Initiation Date: 20120629

Termination Date: 20130327

Reason for Recall

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.

Product Description

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.