Key Takeaway

PAXIL (Paroxetine HCL) Oral Suspension 10 mg/5 mL - 250 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709. Distributed by Apotex Corp., Westin, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0402-5 by Apotex Inc. was recalled on March 24, 2014. The hazard: Chemical Contamination: Product were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches contaminated with residual materials and solvent...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

PAXIL (Paroxetine HCL) Oral Suspension 10 mg/5 mL - 250 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709. Distributed by Apotex Corp., Westin, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0402-5

Recalled: March 24, 2014 ~13,429 bottles units affected D-1575-2014

Description

PAXIL (Paroxetine HCL) Oral Suspension 10 mg/5 mL - 250 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709. Distributed by Apotex Corp., Westin, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0402-5

Hazard / Reason

Chemical Contamination: Product were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches contaminated with residual materials and solvents.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

PAXIL (Paroxetine HCL) Oral Suspension 10 mg/5 mL - 250 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709. Distributed by Apotex Corp., Westin, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0402-5

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Company Information

Apotex Inc.

Toronto, N/A, Canada

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Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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