Akorn, Inc. is recalling 51,456 bottles of Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3% (5 mL), a prescription antibiotic eye drop used to treat bacterial infections. Testing at the 18-month mark revealed that the medication exceeded allowed limits for impurities and degradation, which means the product is breaking down faster than expected. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding this recall and return any unused portions of the affected medication to their pharmacy.
The presence of high levels of impurities or degradation products in eye drops may reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic treatment or potentially cause unexpected irritation or adverse reactions during use.
Healthcare consultation and pharmacy return
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