Safety Alert: Clindamycin
Recall on Ther-Rx Brand Clindesse
The Ther-Rx Corporation, a subsidiary of KV Pharmaceutical, has recalled all lots of Ther-Rx brand Clindesse, a form of clindamycin that is applied vaginally. These recalled products may have been manufactured under conditions that did not meet the current manufacturing standards called Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Ther-Rx is now recalling all of their products to ensure that these products do not reach patients.
The Ther-Rx product and the NDC number involved in the recall are listed below. The NDC number is a product number that is sometimes listed on a prescription label.
Clindesse, NDC 64011-0124-08
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What does this mean?
If you are using clindamycin (also called Clindesse or Cleocin), look at your prescription to see if it is labeled with the generic name "Clindesse" and if it was manufactured by Ther-Rx Corporation. The manufacturer is often listed on the prescription label. If you are using Clindesse and think it is involved in the recall, or if you are unsure, take your prescription to your pharmacy for your pharmacist to check. Most pharmacies will provide you with replacement medicine if your medicine is involved in the recall and you return your original bottle.
At this time, this recall has not been associated with any health problems. If you are using medicine covered by this recall you should continue to take it as directed until you speak with your pharmacist - suddenly stopping your medicine may place you at a greater risk for problems.
If you have any questions or concerns about this alert or your clindamycin, please follow up with your doctor or pharmacist.
