Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, 200 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-0441-02
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states 'Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 10g'
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' on the back label instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g'
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states 'Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 10g'
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