US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 21, 2012 (14 years ago)

Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Product Lacks Stability: Out-of-specification (OOS) results were observed for assay and description in retain samples.

What was recalled

Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 26110, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4118-6.

Recalling firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
NDC code
51672-4118-6
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-086-2013

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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