Leading pharma company recalls eye drops in India after contamination scare | Full list of 10 products here

Sun Pharma, a major pharmaceutical company, has issued a recall for 10 of its eye drop products in India due to contamination concerns. The company distributed a confidential letter to distributors on July 17, instructing them not to sell the affected batches. The letter lists the following eye drops: [additional product names from source].

Sun Pharma emphasized that patient safety is their top priority and that they have taken necessary steps in compliance with regulatory requirements. Experts noted that many of these products are prescribed for patients recovering from eye surgery or managing chronic conditions like glaucoma, infections, allergies, and inflammation.

Discontinuing treatment due to a recalled product can have significant consequences, as maintaining sterility during manufacturing is crucial, especially in a country like India where millions rely on eye drops daily. Patients are advised not to use recalled products and to contact their ophthalmologist promptly for an alternative treatment.