US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 30, 2016 (10 years ago)

TAZORAC (tazarotene) Gel 0.05%, Rx only, For Dermatologic Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications

What was recalled

TAZORAC (tazarotene) Gel 0.05%, Rx only, For Dermatologic Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, packaged in a) 30 g tubes (NDC: 0023-8335-03, UPC: 300238335036) and b)100 g tubes,(NDC: 0023-8335-10, UPC: 300238335104), Manufactured by: Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA 92512.

Recalling firm
Allergan Sales, LLC
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0099-2017

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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