US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 31, 2019 (7 years ago)

Gericare Diocto Liquid Docusate Sodium Stool Softener, 50 mg/5mL, 16 FL OZ (473 ml)…

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

Why it was recalled

cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.

What was recalled

Gericare Diocto Liquid Docusate Sodium Stool Softener, 50 mg/5mL, 16 FL OZ (473 ml), Dist. BY: Gericare Pharmaceuticals corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-403-16

Recalling firm
Geritrex, LLC
NDC code
57896-403-16
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1522-2019

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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