Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz Gmbh for Sandoz Inc. Princeton NJ NDC 0781-1831-20

Subpotent Drug; Clavulanic Acid

Recall #: D-0868-2017
Affected scope: 4,464 bottles
Initiated: April 26, 2017

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sandoz Inc recalled Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, R… - a low-severity action.

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, R… was recalled by Sandoz Inc in June 7, 2017. Reason: Subpotent Drug; Clavulanic Acid. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0868-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Sandoz Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug; Clavulanic Acid.

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: June 7, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0868-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz Gmbh for Sandoz Inc. Princeton NJ NDC 0781-1831-20

Reason for recall

Subpotent Drug; Clavulanic Acid

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0868-2017
Date reported	June 7, 2017
Date initiated	April 26, 2017
Recalling firm	Sandoz Inc
Firm location	Princeton, NJ
Affected scope	4,464 bottles
Distribution	NY, OH

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg, in 20 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz Gmbh for Sandoz Inc. Princeton NJ NDC 0781-1831-20. Recalled by Sandoz Inc. Units affected: 4,464 bottles.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Subpotent Drug; Clavulanic Acid

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 7, 2017. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0868-2017.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: NY, OH.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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