Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product; small number of tubes may include the presence of mold on the cap

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, 45 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by Perrigo, Yeruham, Israel, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI --- NDC 45802-736-84, UPC 345802736840

Affected NDC 45802-0736-84

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Drug: Clindamycin Category: Antibiotic

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
clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide NDC 45802-0736	CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 10 mg/g; BENZOYL PEROXIDE 50 mg/g	Gel Topical	Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd	Rx

Recalling firm: L. Perrigo Company
NDC code: 45802-736-84
Origin: MI, United States
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number: D-0434-2017 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.