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NEW YORK (WPIX) – Millions of bottles of eye drop medication widely used to treat allergies and inflammation are being recalled across the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops are being recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the recall notice.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the manufacturer of the prescription drug, is voluntarily recalling more than 2.5 million bottles of its product.
“Prednisolone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections and other conditions,” reads a description of the medication from the Mayo Clinic. “This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.”
Recall information
Product description: prednisoLONE Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP, 1%, Rx only
- 5 mL (NDC 70748-332-02)
- 10 mL (NDC 70748-332-03)
- 15 mL (70748-332-04)
Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P) 454 775, INDIA
Product Quantity: 2,530,182 bottles
Recall Number: D-0655-2026
The recall spans dozens of individual lot codes and separate bottles. To see if your prescription is affected, click here.
The recall is currently classified as a Class II recall, in which use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, according to the FDA.
Nexstar’s WPIX reached out to Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.; they were not immediately available to comment.
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