US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 24, 2018 (8 years ago)

Ethosuximide Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx only, Mfg For VersaPharm…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results for unspecified impurity.

What was recalled

Ethosuximide Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx only, Mfg For VersaPharm Incorporated, Maroerre, GA 30062. Mfg By: Swiss Caps AG, Kirchberg, Switzerland. NDC: 61748-025-01

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1183-2018

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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