Key Takeaway

Suprax, Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 500 mg/5 ml, 10mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lu by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. was recalled on January 27, 2014. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product did not meet specification in total impurities at the 9-month stability station.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Suprax, Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 500 mg/5 ml, 10mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lu

Recalled: January 27, 2014 ~4,038 bottles units affected D-1186-2014

Description

Suprax, Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 500 mg/5 ml, 10mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lupin Limited Mumbai 400 058 India, NDC 27437-207-02.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product did not meet specification in total impurities at the 9-month stability station.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Suprax, Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 500 mg/5 ml, 10mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lu

Drugs

Company Information

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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