Reported Jul 31, 2019 · Terminated

Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg/Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units/Dexamethasone 1 mg Ophthalmic Ointment, Pkg Size 3 g Tube,…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc · 1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O · Anaheim, CA · 92807-1801

Is this the product you have?

  • Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg/Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units/Dexamethasone 1 mg Ophthalmic Ointment, Pkg Size 3 g Tube
  • Generic forMaxitrol, For External Use Only, Rx only
  • MfgPaddock Laboratories, LLC, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions, Anaheim, CA, NDC 68788-9373-03
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot #: L2117Q
  • Batch
    • 12211717
    • Exp. 09/2019
    • F2818H
  • Batch
    • 06281808
    • Exp. 11/2019
    • B1819T
  • Batch
    • B1819T001 to B1819T048 (Inclusive)
    • Exp. 05/2020
Amount recalled
171 tubes

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

CGMPs Deviations: Insufficient Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 24, 2023 · Data as of Sep 19, 8:03 PM UTC

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