Ascend Laboratories recalls 400mg Cefixime Capsules (Rx only) due to failed impurities/degradation specifications. Products manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd. in Mumbai, India, with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications
Ascend Laboratories is recalling 400mg Cefixime Capsules (50-count bottles) that were manufactured by Alkem Laboratories in India. The capsules may contain impurities or degrade improperly, which could affect their safety and effectiveness.
The capsules failed impurities and degradation specifications, meaning they may not be safe or effective. This could lead to reduced treatment effectiveness or potential health risks from impurities in the medication.
Prescription holders of the 400mg Cefixime Capsules (50-count bottles) with specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall. Patients who have taken these capsules may be at risk of reduced effectiveness or potential impurities.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 20140293 (exp Dec 2021), 20141525-20141527 (exp Mar 2022), 20143019-20143022 (exp July 2022), or 20144759-20144761 (exp Nov 2022).
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall: 20140293, 20141525-20141527, 20143019-20143022, or 20144759-20144761.
The capsules failed impurities and degradation specifications, which could affect their safety and effectiveness.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the lot numbers and contact your healthcare provider for advice.
Yes, check for lot numbers: 20140293 (exp Dec 2021), 20141525-20141527 (exp Mar 2022), 20143019-20143022 (exp July 2022), or 20144759-20144761 (exp Nov 2022).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ascend Laboratories to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0359-2022 — Ascend Laboratories Ascend Laboratories Hello, I own a Ascend Laboratories that is covered by recall D-0359-2022 from Ascend Laboratories. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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