US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 10, 2020 (6 years ago)

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg Double Strength, 500…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: product complaints were received by the firm for the presence of metal wire in the tablet(s).

What was recalled

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg Double Strength, 500 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC: 65862-420-05.

Recalling firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1535-2020

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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