Zyrtec Recall Over Heartburn Drug Contamination | Oakland News

A major recall is underway for a generic Zyrtec allergy pill due to possible cross-contamination with a heartburn drug, ranitidine. A pharmacy tech spotted red dots and discoloration, triggering the alert. The recall affects 5mg cetirizine hydrochloride tablets from Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, in 100-count bottles expiring October 28, 2028, with lot numbers GY825029–GY825032. Symptoms could include low blood pressure, breathing trouble, or loss of consciousness — though no illnesses have been reported yet. If you’ve taken these and feel unwell, contact your doctor. For questions, reach out to Rising Pharma. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fccb63e8945213b