Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Sun Pharma) – foreign substance (2018)
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, 800 mg/160 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Mfg. by: Frontida BioPharm, Inc., 1100 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124, Dist, by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512. NDC 53489-146-05
Brand
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 6848501, EXP 04/2020
Products Sold
Lot 6848501, EXP 04/2020
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets USP, 800 mg/160 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Mfg. by: Fr due to Presence of Foreign Substance:Sun Pharma is recalling one (1) lot of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets USP, 800 mg/160 mg (500 ct.) because a. 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 Foreign Substance:Sun Pharma is recalling one (1) lot of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets USP, 800 mg/160 mg (500 ct.) because a foreign matter identified as polyethylene was detected in two (2) 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