Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: July 27, 2016 Akorn Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot#: 1967800, Exp10/2016
  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:
Akorn, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot#: 1967800, Exp10/2016

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1469-2016

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