FDAClass IIAugust 13, 2014

Cephalexin Capsules recall: CGMP Deviations

Cephalexin Capsules, USP, 250 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 62756-293-88) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 62756-293-13), Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India.

Why was Cephalexin Capsules recalled?

CGMP Deviations: These products are being recalled because they were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that were not manufactured with good manufacturing practices.

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) AGL0098B, AGL0099B, AGL0100B, AGL0101B, Exp 09/14; AGM0073B, AGM0074B, Exp 04/15; AGM0125B, AGM0126B, Exp 07/15; AGM0158B, Exp 09/15; b) AGL0092A, AGL0093A, AGL0094A, AGL0095A, AGL0096A, AGL0097A, AGL0102A, AGL0103A, AGL0104A, AGL0105A, Exp 09/14; AGM0067A, AGM0068A, AGM0069A, Exp 03/15; AGM0070A, AGM0071A, AGM0072A, AGM0085A, AGM0086A, Exp 04/15; AGM0127A, AGM0128A, AGM0129A, AGM0130A, AGM0131A, AGM0132A, Exp 07/15

Product
Cephalexin Capsules, USP, 250 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 62756-293-88) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 62756-293-13), Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India.
Recalling firm
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
Quantity
a) 70,152 bottles; b) 43,525 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
August 13, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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