US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jan 5, 2023 (4 years ago)

Levofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg; 50-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Mismatching of the embossing on the tablets (T7) with the embossing mentioned in the package insert (ML63) in the distributed bottles.

What was recalled

Levofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg; 50-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540; Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India. NDC 33342-022-08

Recalling firm
Macleods Pharma USA, INC
NDC code
33342-022-08
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0162-2023

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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