Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Coal Tar USP 2.5% (from Coal Tar USP Solution, 7%), 7.5 oz bottle, Distributed by Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257, NDC 10631-106-08
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot #: RB81031, Exp 01/13
- 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:
- Ranbaxy Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): out-of-specification result for coal tar content assay.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Coal Tar USP 2.5% (from Coal Tar USP Solution, 7%), 7.5 oz bottle, Distributed by Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257, NDC 10631-106-08
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot #: RB81031, Exp 01/13
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-1405-2012
Related Recalls
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 in the capsule shell.
Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.