Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities were found in the drug product.
What was recalled
Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053, NDC 60432-466-08.
Recalling firm
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
60432-466-08
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0713-2022
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 - OOS impurities result observed during long term stability testing at product expiry (24 months) were…