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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Akorn Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Recall

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg / 40 mg per 5 mL , Grape…

Akorn Inc · Lake Forest, IL

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
May 10, 2017
Recall ID
D-0696-2017
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Summary

Akorn recalled Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral starting Mar 13, 2017. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0696-2017 on May 10, 2017. Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Product description

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg / 40 mg per 5 mL , Grape Flavor, Rx Only, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INIC, Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-824-16

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot# 348913, Exp.01/18; Lot# 349552, Exp.03/18; Lot# 349681, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349683, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349685, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349687, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349689, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 350636, Exp.03/18

Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0696-2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Mar 13, 2017
FDA report date
May 10, 2017
Quantity
55,968 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Akorn Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0696-2017, exactly as published.

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City
Lake Forest
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
76831
Address
1925 W Field Ct
Code information
Lot# 348913, Exp.01/18; Lot# 349552, Exp.03/18; Lot# 349681, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349683, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349685, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349687, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 349689, Exp. 03/18; Lot# 350636, Exp.03/18
Postal code
60045-4862
Report date
May 10, 2017
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0696-2017
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Akorn Inc
Product quantity
55,968 bottles
Termination date
Jul 9, 2019
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg / 40 mg per 5 mL , Grape Flavor, Rx Only, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INIC, Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-824-16
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Mar 13, 2017
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
May 4, 2017

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0696-2017, published May 10, 2017. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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