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Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, 100 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 1C1, Dist by: TaroPharma, Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5281-7.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: August 5, 2015 Taro Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: C4177-14965, Expiry: February 2016; Lot #: C4178-14965, Expiry: February 2016.
  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:
Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for impurities testing was obtained at the 6 and 9 month time points.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, 100 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 1C1, Dist by: TaroPharma, Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5281-7.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: C4177-14965, Expiry: February 2016; Lot #: C4178-14965, Expiry: February 2016.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1370-2015

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Class I - Dangerous

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