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Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray Recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for...

Date: August 5, 2015
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

Topicort (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, 100 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 1C1, Dist by: TaroPharma, Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5281-7.

Quantity: 16,320 Bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for impurities testing was obtained at the 6 and 9 month time points.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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