Recalls

A drug carrying the FDA’s most serious warning recalled by a Florida company

A pharmaceutical company based in Naples with research and development division based in Coral Springs recalled a drug for failing an in-house testing of medication degradation.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals’ Clomipramine Hydrochloride capsules are used “for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),” according to the National Library of Medicine. The 2,724 recalled 100-count bottles of 25 mg capsules come from lot No. M300464 with an expiration date of June 2025.

Lupin issued no press release for the June 27 recall.

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Clomipramine also counts as an antidepressant and carries an FDA “Black Box Warning” or “Boxed Warning” on the packaging that begins:

“Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of clomipramine hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need.”

If you experience a medical problem because of this or any other drug, first notify a medical professional. Then tell the FDA via the MedWatch program, either online or by calling 800-332-1088.

National Library of Medicine

This story was originally published July 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM with the headline "A drug carrying the FDA’s most serious warning recalled by a Florida company."

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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