Class III · Low riskTerminated 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.