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Acyclovir Sodium 1000 mg/20mL

Acyclovir Sodium · INJECTION, SOLUTION · AuroMedics Pharma LLC

6 Recalls on Record
Plain English

Acyclovir Sodium is an antiviral medication given by injection into the vein to treat serious herpes infections, including herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus infections. This medication works by slowing the growth and spread of the virus in your body.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Acyclovir Sodium
Generic Name
Acyclovir Sodium
NDC Code (Product)
55150-155
Manufacturer
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Strength
1000 mg/20mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA203701
Marketing Start
10/11/2013

Recall History

6 Recalls on Record
Class I02/18/2021

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

Crystallization: customer complaints for crystallization in finished product.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II12/28/2022

Eugia US LLC

Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of dark particles found inside the vial

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/14/2014

Attix Pharmaceuticals

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/05/2026

Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I02/18/2021

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

Crystallization: customer complaints for crystallization in finished product.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II09/26/2022

AuroMedics Pharma LLC

Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for a dark red, brown and black particulate floating inside vial.

CompletedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acyclovir Sodium used for?

Acyclovir Sodium is an antiviral medication given by injection into the vein to treat serious herpes infections, including herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus infections. This medication works by slowing the growth and spread of the virus in your body.

Is Acyclovir Sodium a controlled substance?

Acyclovir Sodium is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Acyclovir Sodium?

The generic name for Acyclovir Sodium is Acyclovir Sodium. There are no other listed brand versions of Acyclovir Sodium.

What is the NDC code for Acyclovir Sodium 1000 mg/20mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Acyclovir Sodium 1000 mg/20mL is 55150-155, listed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC.

Product NDC

55150-155

Package NDC

55150-155-21

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