FDA recalls millions of prednisolone eye drops over potential contaminant risk
TL;DR
The FDA issued a Class II recall of about 2.5 million bottles of prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension 1% eye drops by Lupin Pharmaceuticals due to a potential foreign-substance contamination. The products—available in 5 mL, 10 mL, and 15 mL sizes—were initially recalled on June 4 and reclassified on June 30; the drops treat non-infectious eye allergies and inflammation.
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