TEVA Animal Health Inc. is recalling approximately 5,475 vials of Praziquantel Injection (56.8 mg/ml), a veterinary medication used to treat parasites. The recall was initiated because the product does not meet physical appearance standards and was not manufactured according to required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This recall affects products sold under the brand names VEDCO Cestoved, Butler Praziject, and Phoenix Pharmaceutical Inc. CestaJect. Owners of animals that have received this medication should consult their veterinarian or pharmacist regarding the next steps for their pet's care.
Failure to follow proper manufacturing standards can compromise the sterility, stability, or potency of the medication, potentially leading to ineffective treatment or adverse reactions in animals.
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