US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 18, 2019 (7 years ago)

Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg/Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units/Dexamethasone 1 mg Ophthalmic…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMPs Deviations: Insufficient Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility.

What was recalled

Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg/Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units/Dexamethasone 1 mg Ophthalmic Ointment, Pkg Size 3 g Tube, Generic for: Maxitrol, For External Use Only, Rx only, Mfg: Paddock Laboratories, LLC, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions, Anaheim, CA, NDC 68788-9373-03.

Recalling firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
NDC code
68788-9373-03
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1491-2019

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.

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