FDAClass IIFebruary 6, 2019

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP 250mg/5 mL recall: CGMP Deviations

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP 250mg/5 mL, Rx Only Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, Manufactured by: Lupin…

Why was Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP 250mg/5 mL recalled?

CGMP Deviations; presence of extraneous material in the was observed in area that is between the primary package that is heat sealed and secondary packaging (poly-woven bag) of sucrose (an excipient) used in the finished product.

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 F801282, Expiry June 2020

Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP 250mg/5 mL, Rx Only Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, Manufactured by: Lupin…
Recalling firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Quantity
14,400 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 5 wholesalers, 2 drug chains and 1 supermarket who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Recall date
February 6, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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