Class III — Low Risk

Low risk — use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

¿Topicort (desoximetasone) Cream USP Recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Due to Subpotent Drug

Date: March 31, 2016
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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 U.S.A., Inc. directly.

Affected Products

¿Topicort (desoximetasone) Cream USP, 0.05%, Packaged in 5 g Tubes, Professional Sample Only, Rx Only. Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: TaroPharma a division of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC: 51672-5205-5.

Quantity: 62,800 Tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

Subpotent Drug

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 9 states: CA, CT, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OK, TX, WA

Affected (9 states)Not affected

About Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. has 36 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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