Class III · Low riskTerminated Initiated Jan 16, 2017 (10 years ago)
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert: the affected product was packaged with an out-of-date package insert (PI) dated February 2014.
What was recalled
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%, packaged in (a) 60 g (NDC 50222-501-06), and (b)120 g (50222-501-66) tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Laboratories Ltd., 285 Cashel Road, Dublin 12 Ireland, Distributed by: LEO Pharma Inc. 1 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Recalling firm
Leo Pharma INC
NDC code
50222-501-06
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0477-2017
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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