Methylprednisolone W recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Methylprednisolone W since 2013. The latest was reported on 11 Dec 2013. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 11 Dec 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why methylprednisolone w is recalled
Companies
By year
All methylprednisolone w recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylprednisolone 100mg w/lidocaine Main Street recalled | Main Street Family Pharmacy | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylprednisolone 80mg w/lidocaine recalled | Main Street Family Pharmacy | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylprednisolone 40mg w/lidocaine recalled | Main Street Family Pharmacy | Other | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Methylprednisolone W?
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.