Colistimethate recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Colistimethate since 2015. The latest was reported on 25 Mar 2015. Most were for sterility. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2015
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 25 Mar 2015
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 colistimethate is recalled
Companies
By year
All colistimethate recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial recalledColistimethate Sodium | Heritage Pharmaceuticals | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Colistimethate?
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.