Question 1

Is Sulforal Sulfadimethoxine Antibacterial for use in drinking water, Concentrated Solution 12.5%, 3.75 g Sulfadimethoxine/fluid ounce, Rx, packaged in plastic 1 Gallon (3.8 L) containers, shipped in cardboard boxes of four.

Packaged under two Brand names: 

1. Sulforal Sulfadimethoxine Antibacterial with NDC number 54925-034-11

2. MWI VETone Sulfadimethoxine Antibacterial with NDC number 13985-004-11 recalled?

Accepted Answer

Med-Pharmex, Inc. is recalling 3,696 gallons of Sulfadimethoxine Oral Solution (12.5%) after "fluffy flakes" of particulate matter were discovered in the 1-gallon plastic containers. The recall affects two brands of the antibacterial medication used in drinking water: Sulforal and MWI VETone. These products were distributed to two customers in Nebraska, California, and Kansas in boxes containing four 1-gallon containers.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Check your supply for 1-gallon (3.8 L) plastic containers of Sulforal or MWI VETone Sulfadimethoxine Antibacterial Concentrated Solution 12.5%. Verify the lot numbers on the packaging; the affected lots are H6833, H6837, H6927, H6930, H6932, H6936, and H6939. Inspect the NDC numbers: Sulforal will have NDC 54925-034-11 and MWI VETone will have NDC 13985-004-11. Stop using the affected product immediately if it matches any of the lot numbers listed above. Contact your veterinarian, healthcare provider, or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and for instructions on how to handle affected stock. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Med-Pharmex, Inc. at their Pomona, CA facility for further instructions. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Med-Pharmex, Inc.: Sulforal and VETone Antibacterial Recalled for Fluffy Flake Contamination

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