US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Ongoing Initiated Dec 6, 2016 (10 years ago)

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in…

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

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Product label claim is 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, Initial Stability testing showed variation within the lot outside of product specifications.

What was recalled

INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for: Innocutis Holdings, LLC, Charleston, SC 29401, NDC 68712-013-01

Recalling firm
Cipher Pharmaceuticals US LLC
NDC code
68712-013-01
Origin
SC, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0237-2017

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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