Allergy medication recalled over potentially ‘life-threatening’ cross-contamination

(NEXSTAR) – Several lots of an over-the-counter medication used for allergies have been recalled after they were potentially contaminated with a different medication that could cause life-threatening reactions among some consumers.

According to a notice shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, four lots of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets have been voluntarily recalled by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories over the cross-contamination.

Cetirizine hydrochloride is used to treat common allergy symptoms, like sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose or throat, or irritated eyes, Medline Plus explains.

The tablets were believed to have been cross-contaminated with ranitidine. Because the antihistamine can block the release of stomach fluids, it’s frequently used for those with ulcers or heartburn, according to the Cleveland........

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