US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Aug 5, 2015 (11 years ago)

Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, 100 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Mfd by: Taro…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for impurities testing was obtained at the 6 and 9 month time points.

What was recalled

Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, 100 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 1C1, Dist by: TaroPharma, Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5281-7.

Recalling firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
N/A, Canada
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1370-2015

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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