Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.
Product description
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, GRAPE FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0824-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot # 618358, Exp. 11/15/2015; Lot # 618646, Exp. 11/18/2015; Lot # 618649, Exp. 11/19/2015; Lot # 618652, Exp. 11/20/2015; Lot # 618746, Exp. 11/26/2015; Lot # 618749, Exp. 11/27/2015; Lot # 618934, Exp. 12/5/2015; Lot # 618940, Exp. 12/6/2015; Lot # 618946, Exp. 12/8/2015; Lot # 621496, Exp. 5/13/2016; Lot # 621890, Exp. 6/24/2016; Lot # 622779, Exp. 7/27/2016; Lot # 623389, Exp. 8/31/2016; Lot # 623829, Exp. 9/27/2016; Lot # 623946, Exp. 10/2/2016; Lot # 623952, Exp. 10/3/2016; Lot # 623955, Exp. 10/3/2016; Lot # 624147, Exp. 10/8/2016; Lot # 624153, Exp. 10/9/2016; Lot # 624159, Exp. 10/15/2016; Lot # 624162, Exp. 10/17/2016; Lot # 624271, Exp. 10/18/2016; Lot # 624274, Exp. 10/18/2016; Lot # 624490, Exp. 10/23/2016; Lot # 624493, Exp. 10/23/2016; Lot # 624496, Exp. 10/25/2016; Lot # 624499, Exp. 10/25/2016; Lot # 624744, Exp. 11/6/2016; Lot # 624747, Exp. 11/6/2016; Lot # 624750, Exp. 11/8/2016; Lot # 624753, Exp. 11/8/2016; Lot # 624836, Exp. 11/14/2016; Lot # 624839, Exp. 11/15/2016; Lot # 625120, Exp. 12/4/2016; Lot # 625123, Exp. 12/29/2016; Lot # 625126, Exp. 12/30/2016; Lot # 625795, Exp. 1/14/2017; Lot # 625918, Exp. 1/22/2017; Lot # 625921, Exp. 1/23/2017; Lot # 625924, Exp. 1/23/2017; Lot # 625927, Exp. 1/24/2017; Lot # 626211, Exp. 2/6/2017; Lot # 626465, Exp. 3/25/2017; Lot # 626735, Exp. 3/5/2017; Lot # 626743, Exp. 3/20/2017
Where it was sold
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
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-0996-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 17, 2015
- FDA report date
- May 20, 2015
- Quantity
- 326,666 bottles (16 fl. oz. each)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0996-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- Lake Forest
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 70743
- Address
- 1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300
- Code information
- Lot # 618358, Exp. 11/15/2015; Lot # 618646, Exp. 11/18/2015; Lot # 618649, Exp. 11/19/2015; Lot # 618652, Exp. 11/20/2015; Lot # 618746, Exp. 11/26/2015; Lot # 618749, Exp. 11/27/2015; Lot # 618934, Exp. 12/5/2015; Lot # 618940, Exp. 12/6/2015; Lot # 618946, Exp. 12/8/2015; Lot # 621496, Exp. 5/13/2016; Lot # 621890, Exp. 6/24/2016; Lot # 622779, Exp. 7/27/2016; Lot # 623389, Exp. 8/31/2016; Lot # 623829, Exp. 9/27/2016; Lot # 623946, Exp. 10/2/2016; Lot # 623952, Exp. 10/3/2016; Lot # 623955, Exp. 10/3/2016; Lot # 624147, Exp. 10/8/2016; Lot # 624153, Exp. 10/9/2016; Lot # 624159, Exp. 10/15/2016; Lot # 624162, Exp. 10/17/2016; Lot # 624271, Exp. 10/18/2016; Lot # 624274, Exp. 10/18/2016; Lot # 624490, Exp. 10/23/2016; Lot # 624493, Exp. 10/23/2016; Lot # 624496, Exp. 10/25/2016; Lot # 624499, Exp. 10/25/2016; Lot # 624744, Exp. 11/6/2016; Lot # 624747, Exp. 11/6/2016; Lot # 624750, Exp. 11/8/2016; Lot # 624753, Exp. 11/8/2016; Lot # 624836, Exp. 11/14/2016; Lot # 624839, Exp. 11/15/2016; Lot # 625120, Exp. 12/4/2016; Lot # 625123, Exp. 12/29/2016; Lot # 625126, Exp. 12/30/2016; Lot # 625795, Exp. 1/14/2017; Lot # 625918, Exp. 1/22/2017; Lot # 625921, Exp. 1/23/2017; Lot # 625924, Exp. 1/23/2017; Lot # 625927, Exp. 1/24/2017; Lot # 626211, Exp. 2/6/2017; Lot # 626465, Exp. 3/25/2017; Lot # 626735, Exp. 3/5/2017; Lot # 626743, Exp. 3/20/2017
- Postal code
- 60045
- Report date
- May 20, 2015
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0996-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 326,666 bottles (16 fl. oz. each)
- Termination date
- Dec 27, 2017
- Reason for recall
- Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, GRAPE FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0824-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 17, 2015
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 8, 2015