Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053, NDC 60432-466-08.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: UV1004, UV1005, Exp 6/22; UW1014, UW1015, Exp 1/23; UW1084, Exp 7/23
  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:
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities were found in the drug product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053, NDC 60432-466-08.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: UV1004, UV1005, Exp 6/22; UW1014, UW1015, Exp 1/23; UW1084, Exp 7/23

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0713-2022

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