Millions of bottles of prescription eye drops have been recalled nationwide, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
Over 2.5 million bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops were recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance, per the FDA's enforcement report. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. manufactured the affected eye drops.
The recall was initiated on June 4 but was recently classified as a Class II recall on June 30, according to the enforcement report. Per the FDA, a Class II recall applies to products that, if used or exposed to, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
According to Mayo Clinic, Prednisolone eye drops are used to treat mild to moderate non-infectious eye allergies and inflammation, including damage caused by chemical and thermal burns. The medicine is also used to treat inflammation of the eyes caused by certain conditions.
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