FDAClass IIJanuary 13, 2021

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, packaged as a) 100 ml (when mixed) bottle, NDC 67877-544-88; b) 200 ml (when mixed) bottle NDC 67877-544-68, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA. Distributed by: Ascend Lab,oratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054

Why was Cephalexin for Oral Suspension recalled?

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Unidentified impurities not complying with specifications were observed in various lots of Cephalexin FOS USP 125 mg/5 mL.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot#: a) 19144340, 19144341, Exp AUG 2021; b) 20142226, 20142227, Exp MAY 2022

Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, packaged as a) 100 ml (when mixed) bottle, NDC 67877-544-88; b) 200 ml (when mixed) bottle NDC 67877-544-68, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA. Distributed by: Ascend Lab,oratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054
Recalling firm
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Quantity
20,232 bottles
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
January 13, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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