The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1435-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Dr. Reddy's Ciprofloxacin Tablets Recalled for Foreign Tablet Contamination

Dr. Reddy's is recalling Ciprofloxacin Tablets due to complaints of mislabeled bottles containing foreign tablets.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of foreign tablets in prescription medication poses a significant risk of harm, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk defects.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling 1,656 bottles of Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg. The recall was initiated after the company received complaints regarding mislabeled bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril Hydrochloride Capsules and Ciprofloxacin Tablets. The specific issue identified for the Ciprofloxacin Tablets is the adulterated presence of foreign tablets.

The affected product is identified by NDC 55111-127-05, Lot C201293, and an expiration date of 08/2013. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

Consumers should check their medication for this specific lot and expiration date. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Dr. Reddy's Ciprofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg*, 500 Tablets, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachepalli - 502 325 INDIA, NDC 55111-127-05
Affected units
1,656

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • C201293 Exp Date 08/2013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →