Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Subpotent; fluocinolone acetonide.
Capex Shampoo (fluocinolone acetonide), Topical Shampoo, 0.01%, Rx only, For Topical Use Only, 4 fl oz in a 6 oz bottle, Marketed by: Galderma Laboratories, LP, Fort Worth, TX, Mfd. by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., Sanford, FL --- NDC 0299-5500-04,
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 result was obtained for the known impurity D.
Reason Failed Excipient Specifications: OOS for assay of Isopropyl Alcohol
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: Potential for broken glass within the glass pipette of the dropper.
Reason Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).
Reason Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).
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