US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Sep 20, 2017 (9 years ago)

Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, 15 g tube, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Cross contamination with other products: traces of Dapsone were found in the finished product.

What was recalled

Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, 15 g tube, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton Ontario Canada L6T1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A . Inc. Hawthorne NY 10532, NDC 51672-1279-1

Recalling firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
NDC code
51672-1279-1
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0146-2018

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.

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