¿Topicort (desoximetasone) Cream USP, 0.05%, Packaged in 5 g Tubes, Professional Sample Only, Rx Only. Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: TaroPharma a division of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5205-5.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot # A5192-18338, Expiry: 12/2016
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Subpotent Drug
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
¿Topicort (desoximetasone) Cream USP, 0.05%, Packaged in 5 g Tubes, Professional Sample Only, Rx Only. Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: TaroPharma a division of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5205-5.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot # A5192-18338, Expiry: 12/2016
Distribution:
Distributed in: CA, CT, MA, MD, NY, NJ, OK, TX, WA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0950-2016
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