Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Subpotent Drug: Isotretinoin content results were lower than the specification limit obtained during routing product monitoring.
Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, UPC 310631117313, NDC 10631-117-31 (carton) NDC10631-117-69 (prescription pack)
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: Out of specification for specific impurity Tretinoin
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications
Reason Superpotent and Subpotent
Reason Superpotent and Subpotent
Reason Superpotent Drug: The 3-month stability result for assay was found to be above specification limit
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