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Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection
Recall Issued For Multiple Eye Ointment Brands Due To Possible Risk Of Infection A recall has been issued for multiple brands of eye ointment products due to the "lack of sterility assurance at the facility" of the manufacturer during an inspection conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections or related harm," the FDA said. "These products are intended to be sterile. Ophthalmic drug products pose a potentially heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses."  Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Popular Brands Of Eye Drops, Ointments Recall Issued For Popular Brands Of Eye Drops, Ointments
Recall Issued For Popular Brands Of Eye Drops, Ointments The FDA is warning consumers to check their medicine cabinets following a recall of eye drops by two of the nation's largest pharmacies. Eyedrops and ointments sold at Walmart and Walgreens are being recalled due to concerns the products may not be sterile. Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued voluntary recalls for various Equate products, including treatments for allergy relief, solutions, eye drops, and gel drops, all of which are manufactured and labeled for Walmart. Several Perrigo prescription ointments were also recalled. "Administration of a nonsterile product intended to be steri…

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by Zak Failla