Recall
FDAHealthMay 23, 2025

Ascend Laboratories, LLC — Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC

⚠️ 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.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
May 23, 2025

Nationwide in the USA.

What's affected?

Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68
Lot code
23142343

Additional details

Lot #: 23142343, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23143526, Exp Date: 9/30/2025; 23144036, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144269, Exp Date: 11/30/2025; Lot 24140027, Exp Date: 12/31/2025; 24144282, Exp Date: 10/31/2026

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class II recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 10,620 - 200 mL bottles.

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