Key Takeaway
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%, packaged in (a) 60 g (NDC 50222-501-06), and (b)120 g (50222-501-66) tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO by LEO PHARMA INC was recalled on January 16, 2017. The hazard: Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert: the affected product was packaged with an out-of-date package insert (PI) dated February 2014.
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%, packaged in (a) 60 g (NDC 50222-501-06), and (b)120 g (50222-501-66) tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO
Description
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%, packaged in (a) 60 g (NDC 50222-501-06), and (b)120 g (50222-501-66) tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Laboratories Ltd., 285 Cashel Road, Dublin 12 Ireland, Distributed by: LEO Pharma Inc. 1 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Hazard / Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert: the affected product was packaged with an out-of-date package insert (PI) dated February 2014.
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
Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%, packaged in (a) 60 g (NDC 50222-501-06), and (b)120 g (50222-501-66) tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO
DrugsCompany Information
LEO PHARMA INC
Madison, NJ, United States
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Nationwide within US
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