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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Oct 9, 2025 (12 months ago)

Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.1 %

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The result for 'Any individual unspecified impurity' exceeds the specification limit.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.1 %, 5 mL (0.17 FL OZ) bottles, Manufactured for: SOLA PHARMACEUTICALS LLC, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, NDC 70512-0520-05

Affected NDC 70512-0520-05

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Drug: Olopatadine Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Olopatadine Hcl
NDC 70512-0520
OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 mg/mL Solution/ Drops
Ophthalmic
Sola Pharmaceuticals OTC
Recalling firm
USV Private Limited
NDC code
70512-0520-05
Origin
India
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0034-2026 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

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