If you use prescription eye drops, check your medicine cabinet: More than 2 million bottles have been recalled.

The eye drops were initially recalled in June due to a possible foreign substance in the products, according to the Food and Drug Administration.1

On June 30, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II. This means the eye drops are unlikely to cause serious health effects, but may cause temporary or reversible consequences.2

Which Eye Drops Were Recalled?

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP, 1%

• Size: 5 mL, with NDC: 70748-332-02
• Size: 10 mL, with NDC: 70748-332-03
• Size: 15 mL, with NCD: 70748-332-04
• Total affected quantity: 2,530,182 bottles
• Manufactured by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

What You Should Do

If your eye drops are on the list, check the FDA’s report for the lot code and expiration date to see if your specific bottle is affected.

If it is, contact your pharmacist or doctor for the best course of action. Class II recalls pose health risks, but stopping prednisolone eye drops suddenly could lead to increased inflammation in your eyes.3

“While recall notifications can be frightening, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider right away for advice before making any changes to your medication routine,” Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, lead medication safety specialist at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, previously told Health. “Some medicines … should not be stopped suddenly.”