US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 22, 2014 (12 years ago)

Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 20 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured in…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of stainless steel particles.

What was recalled

Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 20 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 0781-5439-20.

Recalling firm
Sandoz, Inc
NDC code
0781-5439-20
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1350-2014

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.