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Prednisone 20 mg, Tablet, 10-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg by: HIKMA Pharmaceuticals PO BOX 182400 Amman 11118 Jordan. Dist By: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatentown, NJ 07724 USA, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC 51655-320-53

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: November 10, 2015 Northwind Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # NW 46400021, Exp 03/2018
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified. NDC number is incorrect on the container.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Prednisone 20 mg, Tablet, 10-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg by: HIKMA Pharmaceuticals PO BOX 182400 Amman 11118 Jordan. Dist By: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatentown, NJ 07724 USA, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC 51655-320-53

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # NW 46400021, Exp 03/2018

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0485-2016

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Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg / 160mg Double Strength packaged in a) 6-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-87), b) 10-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-53), c) 14-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-84), d) 20-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-20) Rx Only, Repackaged from Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. Repackaged by: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46203.

Northwind Pharmaceuticals

Class I - Dangerous

Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.

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