Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Lupin Cefdinir powder for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5 mL in (a) 60 mL packs ( NDC 68180-723-20) and (b) 100 mL packs
Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalls 250 mg/5mL cefdinir powder for oral suspension in 60mL and 100mL packs due to superpotent drug risk. This prescription medication may cause serious harm if misused.
Recall notice
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What happened, in plain English
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling cefdinir powder for oral suspension in 60mL and 100mL packs because it contains a superpotent drug that could cause serious harm if misused. This recall affects prescription-only products with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40717-lupin-cefdinir-powder-recall-superpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40717-lupin-cefdinir-powder-recall-superpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0684-2018
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“Lupin Cefdinir Powder Recall: Superpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40717-lupin-cefdinir-powder-recall-superpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0684-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0684-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains a superpotent drug that could cause serious harm if misused. This means the medication might be too strong for the intended dosage, potentially leading to adverse effects if not properly administered.
Who’s affected
Prescription holders of Lupin Cefdinir powder for oral suspension in 60mL or 100mL packs with the specified lot numbers and expiration dates are affected. Children and adults using this medication without proper medical supervision are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 60mL packs (NDC 68180-723-20) or 100mL packs (NDC 68180-723-10) with lot numbers F602241 (exp. 10/18), F602577 (exp. 11/18), or F700036 (exp. 12/18).
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What to do — step by step
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Verify the product's lot number and expiration date to confirm if it's part of the recall.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states it contains a superpotent drug that could cause serious harm if misused, so it is not safe to use without proper medical supervision.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals for guidance on safe disposal or alternatives.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for 60mL packs (NDC 68180-723-20) or 100mL packs (NDC 68180-723-10) with lot numbers F602241 (exp. 10/18), F602577 (exp. 11/18), or F700036 (exp. 12/18).
Contact Lupin
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lupin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0684-2018 — Lupin Lupin Hello, I own a Lupin that is covered by recall D-0684-2018 from Lupin. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0684-2018 (March 27, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0684-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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