PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Calcipotriene Cream 0.0005%, packaged in a) 60g tube, (NDC 66993-877-61), b) 120g tube (NDC 66993-877-78), Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Pharma Inc., Dublin, Ireland, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH, 45040

Reported: March 15, 2017 Initiated: January 19, 2017 #D-0510-2017

Product Description

Calcipotriene Cream 0.0005%, packaged in a) 60g tube, (NDC 66993-877-61), b) 120g tube (NDC 66993-877-78), Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Pharma Inc., Dublin, Ireland, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH, 45040

Reason for Recall

Incorrect/Undeclared excipients: inadvertent omission of a drug excipient from the the Authorized Generic label and also a warning regarding contact dermatitis from the brand product labeling not being incorporated into the Authorized Generic labeling.

Details

Recalling Firm
LEO PHARMA INC
Units Affected
272,062 tubes
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Location
Madison, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Calcipotriene Cream 0.0005%, packaged in a) 60g tube, (NDC 66993-877-61), b) 120g tube (NDC 66993-877-78), Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Pharma Inc., Dublin, Ireland, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH, 45040. Recalled by LEO PHARMA INC. Units affected: 272,062 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Incorrect/Undeclared excipients: inadvertent omission of a drug excipient from the the Authorized Generic label and also a warning regarding contact dermatitis from the brand product labeling not being incorporated into the Authorized Generic labeling.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0510-2017.