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The FDA is recalling more than 2.5 million bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops from Lupin Pharmaceuticals due to a possible foreign substance; the Class II recall indicates temporary or reversible health effects, and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles and check the FDA enforcement report for affected lots.
The recall of thousands of atorvastatin bottles due to manufacturing defects highlights ongoing issues with overseas drug production and FDA oversight, risking reduced drug efficacy and increased cardiovascular risks for millions of patients.
Endo, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets due to a labeling error that could lead to potentially fatal overdoses. The error, made by a third-party packager, involves incorrect strength and National Drug Code on some cartons, though the blister strips and tablets are correctly labeled. The mislabeled drugs pose a risk of life-threatening respiratory depression, especially for vulnerable patients. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected tablets and consult a doctor if they have taken the wrong dose.