Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532; NDC 51672-1271-7
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot #: E0598-19624, E5099-19624, Exp. Jan 2017
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Failed Stability Specifications: The subject lots exhibited OOS results for Homogeneity test (Moderate separation).
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532; NDC 51672-1271-7
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot #: E0598-19624, E5099-19624, Exp. Jan 2017
Distribution:
Distributed in: US
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0117-2017
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Failed Stability Specifications: The subject lots exhibited OOS results for Homogeneity test (Moderate separation).
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