United StatesBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%, 5 mL (Rx), NDC 60505-0589-1, manufactured by Apotex Corp. (Weston, FL), lots VJ8599 (exp. 09/30/2026) and VL1668 (exp. 01/31/2027) is affected. The product was recalled because of a lack of assurance of sterility and was distributed nationwide in the U.S.
What's being recalled
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0589-1.
Recalling firm: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, United States.
How to identify it
Lots VJ8599, Exp Date 09/30/2026 & VL1668, Exp Date 01/31/2027
The hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
U.S. Nationwide
The official notice
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