Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, NET WT 60 grams tubes, Rx only, E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0309-60

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot GC9231 (exp. 05/2019); Lot GC9232 (exp. 05/2019)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Label Mixup; Unit boxes labeled as Desonide Ointment 0.05% may contain tubes of Desonide Ointment labeled as Ketoconazole Cream
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, NET WT 60 grams tubes, Rx only, E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0309-60

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot GC9231 (exp. 05/2019); Lot GC9232 (exp. 05/2019)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0612-2017

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