Class II · Moderate risk
Diclofenac Sodium
Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) [slightly lower than the limit] result in viscosity for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%.
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed PH Specifications
Cause type: Failed specification
A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.
What was recalled
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%, NET WT 100 g (3.53 oz), Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd., 307 E Josephine Street, San Antonio, TX 78215. NDC: 76282-103-39
Affected NDC
76282-0103-39
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Drug: Diclofenac Category: Pain Relief & OTC Medication
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium NDC 76282-0103 |
10 mg/g | Gel Topical |
Exelan Pharmaceuticals INC. | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Cipla USA, Inc.
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0291-2026 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.
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