Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Desoximetasone Cream USP Recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Failed Stability Specifications: The subject lots exhibited OOS...

Date: September 13, 2016
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 6,756 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Stability Specifications: The subject lots exhibited OOS results for Homogeneity test (Moderate separation).

Where Was This Sold?

US & Puerto Rico

About Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report