Key Takeaway

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutica by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. was recalled on December 7, 2018. The hazard: Subpotent Drug: Isotretinoin content results were lower than the specification limit obtained during routing product monitoring.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutica

Recalled: December 7, 2018 ~47,520 prescription packs units affected D-1207-2019

Description

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, UPC 310631117313, NDC 10631-117-31 (carton) NDC10631-117-69 (prescription pack)

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug: Isotretinoin content results were lower than the specification limit obtained during routing product monitoring.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutica

Drugs

Company Information

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.

Cranbury, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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