Key Takeaway

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA. by Ranbaxy Inc. was recalled on December 27, 2012. The hazard: Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA.

Recalled: December 27, 2012 ~6,535 tubes and bottles units affected D-163-2013

Description

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA.

Hazard / Reason

Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.

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

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA.

Drugs

Company Information

Ranbaxy Inc.

Princeton, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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