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Critical RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

AvKARE Senna Syrup Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 18, 2022
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Summary

Lohxa, LLC has recalled approximately 87,840 unit-dose cups of AvKARE Senna Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL. This non-sterile liquid laxative was recalled due to microbial contamination, which was discovered during testing. The product was distributed nationwide to a wholesaler who then distributed it to other locations across the United States. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date regarding this issue.

Risk

Using a non-sterile drug product that has microbial contamination can lead to infections, which may be serious or life-threatening for individuals with weakened immune systems or other underlying health conditions.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects AvKARE Senna Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups sold in 24-cup cartons with NDC 50262-731-24, Lot Number AM1115S, and an expiration date of 01/2023.
  2. If you have health concerns or believe you have experienced a reaction from using this product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately.
  3. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Lohxa, LLC for further instructions.
  4. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: AvKARE Senna Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mLby AvKARE
Variants: 8.8 mg/ 5 mL, Syrup
Lot Numbers:
AM1115S (Exp 01/2023)
NDC:
50262-731-24

Packaged in cartons containing 24 unit-dose cups.

Product Images

Box Nutrition Panel, Senna Syrup

Box Nutrition Panel, Senna Syrup

UPC code, Senna Syrup

UPC code, Senna Syrup

Unit Dose Cups, Senna Syrup

Unit Dose Cups, Senna Syrup

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89272
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lohxa, LLC
Sold By: Wholesale
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 87,840 unit dose cups
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: July 7, 2022

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

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