Home Recalls D-0438-2017
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jan 16, 2017 (10 years ago)
DEXAMETHASONE ELIXIR, USP, 0.5 mg/5 mL, 8 fl.oz., Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/ Degradation Specifications
What was recalled
DEXAMETHASONE ELIXIR, USP, 0.5 mg/5 mL, 8 fl.oz., Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL, NDC 0603-1147-56
Recalling firm Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
NDC code 0603-1147-56
Origin AL, United States
Initiated by Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number D-0438-2017
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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