Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel 0.5%), Sterile, Rx Only, 5 g box, Bausch & Lomb, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 24208-503-07.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: June 17, 2019 Bausch & Lomb Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: 282611; 283431; 283441; 283451, Exp. 10/2019; 282971; 282981; 283611; 283621; 283631, Exp. 11/2019.
  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:
Bausch & Lomb
Reason for Recall:
Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification for viscosity.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel 0.5%), Sterile, Rx Only, 5 g box, Bausch & Lomb, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 24208-503-07.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: 282611; 283431; 283441; 283451, Exp. 10/2019; 282971; 282981; 283611; 283621; 283631, Exp. 11/2019.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1396-2019

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