Class II · Moderate riskOngoing Initiated Aug 18, 2025 (13 months ago)
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg/160mg, Double Strength, Rx Only…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
What was recalled
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg/160mg, Double Strength, Rx Only, Packaged as a) 100-count bottle, NDC 65162-272-10; b) 500-count bottle, NDC 65162-272-50; Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Pvt. Ltd, Oral Solid Dosage Unit, Ahmedabad, 382213, INDIA, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
NDC code
65162-272-10
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0615-2025
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.
Reason Cross Contamination with Other Products: due to a potential for cross-contamination with Acemetacin API due to an issue at the API manufacturer.