Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Amneal Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP, 4g/100mL, IV bag recall: A Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection pouch was found to contain an IV

Recall published 7 months ago

A Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection pouch was found to contain an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid in 0.7% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mg/mL.

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The hazard: Drug safety concern

This is an FDA enforcement action. The summary above is the agency’s own description of what went wrong.

What the notice says: Risk Statement: There is a reasonable probability that delay in receiving magnesium therapy could result in life-threatening or long-term morbidity in pregnant individuals with preeclampsia or eclampsia due to the potential to develop seizures.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this product. The classification and the summary above describe how serious the agency considers it.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0478-2026
Published
March 24, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Amneal
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Units affected
784 (12x100mL) cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lot: AH250162, Exp 8/31/2027

Products covered by this recall

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP, 4g/100mL, IV bag

What the company announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 03/24/2026 – Bridgewater, New Jersey , Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP, 4g/100mL, IV bag, to the hospital level. A Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection pouch was found to contain an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid in 0.7% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mg/mL.

Risk Statement: There is a reasonable probability that delay in receiving magnesium therapy could result in life-threatening or long-term morbidity in pregnant individuals with preeclampsia or eclampsia due to the potential to develop seizures. Additionally, delay in receiving magnesium therapy in preterm pregnant individuals could result in long-term morbidity for the preterm neonate due to complications of prematurity. Amneal has not received any adverse event reports related to this recall. If Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is inadvertently administered it could result in adverse events, including blood clotting, seizures, hypersensitivity reactions, visual disturbances, and dizziness.

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection (NDC 70121-1720-3) is indicated for the prevention and control of seizures in preeclampsia and eclampsia. Lot AH250162, is packaged 12 x 100mL pouches to a carton and was distributed nationwide to wholesalers/distributors between 12/22/2025 and 2/27/2026.

Tranexamic acid in 0.7% sodium chloride injection is indicated in patients with hemophilia for short-term use to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction.

The likelihood of such a mix-up reaching a patient is considered low as hospital medication-administration controls provide multiple safety checks prior to administration. Amneal conducted a thorough examination of 74% of the Magnesium Sulfate pouches that remain in our possession. No product mix issue was identified in this inspection. Additionally, each Tranexamic Acid IV bag is clearly labeled with the product name and includes a readable bar code, making incorrect identification readily detectable.

Amneal is notifying distributors by UPS and is asking for distributors to notify their hospital customers of the product recall. Hospitals that have Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection which is being recalled should stop using and return the product to Amneal. Product should be returned to Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Magnesium Sulfate Recall Coordinator, 21 Colonial Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Hospitals with questions regarding this recall can contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals by:

Phone: 833-582-0812 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, EST

Fax: 631-983-2595

E-mail to: [email protected]

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 10 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 4g/100mL
  • AH250162
  • 31
  • 2027

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 31
  • 2027

NDC number

On the carton and again on the bottle or blister label.

  • 70121-1720-3

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 100 mL
  • 10 mg
  • 40 mg

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Drug safety

Amneal — This is an FDA enforcement action. The summary above is the agency’s own description of what went wrong.

  1. Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.
  2. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own — speak to your prescriber or pharmacist first.
  3. Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a replacement from an unaffected lot.
  4. Keep the carton; the lot number is often printed only on the outer pack.

Refunds and replacements

With medicines, a replacement supply matters more than cash, and that is what pharmacies are set up to provide.

  • Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.
  • For a mail-order or online pharmacy, use the recall line listed on this page rather than the general support queue.
  • If the recall voided a fill you had already paid for, your insurer will normally authorise a replacement ahead of schedule. Quote the recall number.
  • If you paid out of pocket, ask for a refund of the co-pay or purchase price and keep the receipt the pharmacy issues.

Remedy named in the notice: Tranexamic acid in 0.7% sodium chloride injection is indicated in patients with hemophilia for short-term use to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction.

Company contact: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC — Consumers: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, 833-582-0812, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Amneal prescription & otc drugs recalled?

A Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection pouch was found to contain an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid in 0.7% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mg/mL. Risk Statement: There is a reasonable probability that delay in receiving magnesium therapy could result in life-threatening or long-term morbidity in pregnant individuals with preeclampsia or eclampsia due to the potential to develop seizures.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 4g/100mL, AH250162, 31; best-by date 31 or 2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Tranexamic acid in 0.7% sodium chloride injection is indicated in patients with hemophilia for short-term use to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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