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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Lactulose Solution

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Cause type: Stability / shelf life

The product degraded or failed stability testing before its labeled expiry. Heat, moisture or time can break the drug down into degradants or reduce potency. All stability / shelf life recalls.

What was recalled

Lactulose Solution, USP (For oral or rectal administration), 30 mL Unit Dose Cups, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Drug: Lactulose

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0815-2023 · 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.

Other Lactulose recalls

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Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Akorn, Inc. D-0814-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination Torrent Pharma Inc D-1373-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination Torrent Pharma Inc D-1372-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. NDC 66689-038-01 D-1053-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. NDC 66689-038-50 D-1052-2017

Other recalls by Akorn, Inc.

All 2023 recalls