Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Subpotent Drug: The active ingredient, fluocinolone acetonide, was found to be subpotent during the firm's routine testing.
Derma-Smoothe/FS (fluocinolone acetonide) 0.01% Topical Oil (Scalp Oil), 118.28 mL (4 Fl. oz.) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., Sanford, Florida 32773, NDC 28105-149-04.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification result was obtained for the known impurity D.
Reason Failed Excipient Specifications: OOS for assay of Isopropyl Alcohol
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: Potential for broken glass within the glass pipette of the dropper.
Reason Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).
Reason Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).
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