US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated May 8, 2017 (9 years ago)

HYDROCORTISONE LOTION, USP, 2.5%, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: above specification for the assay.

What was recalled

HYDROCORTISONE LOTION, USP, 2.5%, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-7785-52.

Recalling firm
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
NDC code
0603-7785-52
Origin
AL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0859-2017

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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