FDAClass IIFebruary 24, 2021

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-68

Why was Cephalexin for Oral Suspension recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.

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 #: 19141869, 19141870, EXP 3/2021; 19142762, EXP 5/2021; 19143826, 19143923,19143941, 19143954 EXP 7/2021

Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-68
Recalling firm
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Quantity
23,436 200 mL bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
February 24, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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