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Acyclovir Sodium 500 mg/10mL

Acyclovir Sodium · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Eugia US LLC

6 Recalls on Record
Plain English

Acyclovir Sodium is an antiviral medication given by injection into a vein to treat serious herpes virus infections, including herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus (shingles). This intravenous form is typically used for severe infections or in patients who cannot take the medication by mouth.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Acyclovir Sodium
Generic Name
Acyclovir Sodium
NDC Code (Product)
55150-154
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Strength
500 mg/10mL
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 a vein to treat serious herpes virus infections, including herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus (shingles). This intravenous form is typically used for severe infections or in patients who cannot take the medication by mouth.

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 500 mg/10mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Acyclovir Sodium 500 mg/10mL is 55150-154, listed by Eugia US LLC.

Product NDC

55150-154

Package NDC

55150-154-10

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