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Class III · Lower riskRecall completed

Prednisone

Unlikely to cause harm — often a labeling or packaging issue.

Does this affect you?
Check your lot numberLot #: 8672518, Exp 12/21
Where it was soldU.S.A. Nationwide
Find the lot number printed on your box or bottle. If it matches — and you take this medicine — call your pharmacist. Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

What happened

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Exp Date - An incorrect expiration date has been identified on Prednisone Tablets USP 5 mg

What to do

  1. Check the lot number and expiry on your medicine against the recall above.
  2. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything — don't stop on your own.
  3. Report any problems to FDA MedWatch (1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch).

Who makes it

Made byPar Health USA, LLC
Brand namePREDNISONE
Generic namePREDNISONE
Active ingredient(s)PREDNISONE
Distributed by / forPar Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
NDC0603-5337-31
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Full product labelPrediniSONE Tablets, USP 5 mg, 48-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC 0603-5337-31
Recalling firmPar Pharmaceutical Inc.
DistributionU.S.A. Nationwide
Quantity13008 bottles
Recall initiated2020-03-04
Report date2020-03-25
Recall completed2021-04-09
Recall numberD-1035-2020
ClassificationClass III
FDA statusTerminated
Origin on fileChestnut Ridge NY United States

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This is public FDA recall information, not medical advice. A recall does not always mean your specific bottle is affected. Never stop a prescribed medicine without asking your pharmacist or doctor.