FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-264-2013

Product

Suprax (cefixime for oral suspension) USP, 100 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottles (when reconstituted), Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lupin Limited Mumbai 400 058 India, NDC 68180-202-03.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: MSA 2021A, MSA 2024A, MSA 2025A, Exp July 2014

Why it was recalled

Discoloration; Product may not meet specifications for color description once reconstituted.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
64,368 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-01-31
FDA classified
2013-04-18
Posted by FDA
2013-04-24
Terminated
2013-09-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-264-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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