Chloramphenicol recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Chloramphenicol since 2018. The latest was reported on 17 Jan 2018. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2018
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 17 Jan 2018
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%
Why chloramphenicol is recalled
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All chloramphenicol recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Chloramphenicol 50 mg/ Sulfamethoxazole 50 mg recalled | KRS Global Biotechnology | Other | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Chloramphenicol?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.