Drug Recall: Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC
Ascend Laboratories, LLC · May 23, 2025
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Product Description
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
48,936 - 100 mL bottles
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement)
Recall number: D-0468-2025
Status: ongoing
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