US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 17, 2015 (11 years ago)

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.

What was recalled

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP 800 mg/ 160 mg per 5mL, GRAPE FLAVOR, 20 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-0824-20), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
50383-0824-20
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0997-2015

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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