Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
What was recalled
Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP, 250mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0854-2023
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.
Reason Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.
Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.NDC 0245-0182-11D-127-2013
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