Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Ketoconazole Cream 2% is the subject of a voluntary drug recall by Fougera due to an Out Of Specification result for an unknown degradant product
Fougera Ketoconazole Cream 2%, 15g tube, Rx only, Labeled with E. Fougera & Co., a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0099-15
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 Viscosity specification: Slightly higher OOS results obtained for viscosity
Reason cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Reason CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There are also CGMP Deviations.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There are also CGMP Deviations.
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