Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim (Amneal Pharmaceuticals) - Foreign Substance (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg/160mg, Double Strength, Rx Only, Packaged as a) 100-count bottle, NDC 65162-272-10; b) 500-count bottle, NDC 65162-272-50; Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Pvt. Ltd, Oral Solid Dosage Unit, Ahmedabad, 382213, INDIA, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Brand
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot a) AM240173, Exp Date 01/31/2027, AM240680, Exp Date 05/31/2027, AM 240921, Exp Date 06/30/2027, AM241191, Exp Date 08/31/2027. Lot b) AM240176, AM240177, Exp Date 01/31/2027, AM240301, AM240300, Exp Date 02/28/2027, AM240676, AM240677, Exp Date 04/30/2027, AM240678, AM240679, Exp Date 05/30/2027. AM240922, AM240923, AM240924, AM240925, Exp Date 6/30/27, AM241086, Exp Date 7/31/27, AM241087, AM241088, Exp Date 8/31/27.
Products Sold
Lot a) AM240173, Exp Date 01/31/2027, AM240680, Exp Date 05/31/2027, AM 240921, Exp Date 06/30/2027, AM241191, Exp Date 08/31/2027. Lot b) AM240176, AM240177, Exp Date 01/31/2027, AM240301, AM240300, Exp Date 02/28/2027, AM240676, AM240677, Exp Date 04/30/2027, AM240678, AM240679, Exp Date 05/30/2027. AM240922, AM240923, AM240924, AM240925, Exp Date 6/30/27, AM241086, Exp Date 7/31/27, AM241087, AM241088, Exp Date 8/31/27.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC is recalling Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg/160mg, Double Strength, Rx Only, Packaged as a) due to Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026