Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Ciclopirox recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 3 ongoing FDA recalls mention Ciclopirox (7 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Impurity / degradation (2 of these recalls)

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Ciclopirox. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Ciclopirox recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 7 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciclopirox Shampoo

Failed Impurity/Degradation specifications: OOS results obtained at the 18-month timepoint

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Sun Pharma /Taro NDC 51672-1351-08 D-0240-2026
Class III · Low risk

Ciclopirox Gel 0.77%

Defective Container: Firm received complaints of broken tube at the seal.

Ongoing Packaging defect Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA NDC 68462-0455-35 D-0002-2025
Class III · Low risk

Ciclopirox shampoo 1%

Failed Degradation/Impurities Specifications: Out of specification related substance results during stability testing.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Perrigo New York, Inc. D-0512-2019
Class III · Low risk

Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP

Discoloration: Product is supposed to be a white to off white homogenous cream and may have intermittent yellow discoloration.

Terminated Failed specification G & W Laboratories, Inc. NDC 0713-0638-15 D-0250-2018
Class III · Low risk

Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: product lots packaged with an out-of-date insert.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up G & W Laboratories, Inc. NDC 0713-0638-15 D-0636-2017