Rifaximin recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Rifaximin since 2014. The latest was reported on 22 Jan 2014. Most were for labeling errors. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 22 Jan 2014
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 rifaximin is recalled
Companies
By year
All rifaximin recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | rifAXIMin Tablet, 200 mg recalled by Aidapak Services | Aidapak Services | Labeling Errors | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Rifaximin?
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.