US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 13, 2016 (10 years ago)

Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: The subject lots exhibited OOS results for Homogeneity test (Moderate separation).

What was recalled

Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532; NDC 51672-1271-7

Recalling firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
51672-1271-7
Origin
Canada
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0117-2017

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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