Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 22, 2014
Subpotent Drug; for the active, HCB, and preservatives, Propylparaben and Butylparaben at the 18 month stability test point
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International recalled Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%), Cream, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured … - a low-severity action.
Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%), Cream, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured … was recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International in October 22, 2014. Reason: Subpotent Drug; for the active, HCB, and preservatives, Propylparaben and Butylparaben at the 18 month stabil…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0026-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug; for the active, HCB, and preservatives, Propylparaben and Butylparaben at the 18 month stabil….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0026-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0026-2015) was formally reported on October 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 2, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bridgewater, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1663 tubes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Subpotent Drug; for the active, HCB, and preservatives, Propylparaben and Butylparaben at the 18 month stability test point Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
1663 tubes
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%), Cream, Net Wt. 15 gm tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: Onset Dermatologics, LLC, Cumberland, RI 02864 By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220 --- NDC 16781-382-15
Subpotent Drug; for the active, HCB, and preservatives, Propylparaben and Butylparaben at the 18 month stability test point
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0026-2015 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International |
| Firm location | Bridgewater, NJ |
| Affected scope | 1663 tubes |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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