Key Takeaway
Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. H by Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on November 6, 2023. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out-of-Specification result for Hydrocortisone related impurity and slightly lower than the established l...
Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. H
Description
Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-3007-1
Hazard / Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out-of-Specification result for Hydrocortisone related impurity and slightly lower than the established level of the Hydrocortisone Assay obtained during stability testing.
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
Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. H
DrugsCompany Information
Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brampton, N/A, Canada
View all 4 recalls by Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. →Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Related Recalls
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September 13, 2016
Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% 100 g, Rx only, mfd. by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532; NDC 51672-1271-7
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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: 51672-52
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