PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, CHERRY FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0823-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701

Reported: May 20, 2015 Initiated: March 17, 2015 #D-0995-2015

Product Description

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, CHERRY FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0823-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701

Reason for Recall

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.

Details

Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Units Affected
27,648 bottles (16 fl. oz. each)
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, CHERRY FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0823-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701. Recalled by Akorn, Inc.. Units affected: 27,648 bottles (16 fl. oz. each).
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 20, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0995-2015.