Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Aug 13, 2021 (5 years ago)
Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP (Augmented), 0.05%, packaged in a) 30 mL bottle…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out of Specification for an unknown impurity observed in topical product.
What was recalled
Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP (Augmented), 0.05%, packaged in a) 30 mL bottle (NDC 61748-480-30), b) 60 mL bottle (NDC 61748-480-60), Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville,NY 11701
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
61748-480-30
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0802-2021
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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