Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Emily Van de Riet, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

(Gray News) — An over-the-counter allergy medication sold nationwide is being recalled for a mix-up with another medication that could potentially be life-threatening. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, an antihistamine commonly sold as a generic ver...

Why this matters in The Midland

The recall of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, a generic version of Zyrtec, has significant implications for Midland residents who rely on this medication for allergy relief. With the recalled medication sold nationwide at several retailers, it is likely that some Midland pharmacies and stores carried the affected products. Local residents who take this medication should immediately check the lot numbers on their bottles to determine if they are part of the recall. The potential contamination with ranitidine, a medication used to treat heartburn and ulcers, poses a serious risk to those with hypersensitivity to this drug. Midland's medical community should be vigilant in monitoring for any adverse reactions and reporting them to the FDA. Residents with questions or concerns can contact Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. or their doctor for guidance, and the company's customer service hours and email addresses provide a direct line of communication for those affected.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Allergy medication sold nationwide recalled for potentially life-threatening mix-up with wrong pills

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