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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jun 22, 2021 (5 years ago)

Erythromycin Topical Gel

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Erythromycin Topical Gel, 2%, Net Wt. (a) 30 g,(NDC 52565-033-30) (b) 60 g,(NDC 52565-033-60) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. , Buena, NJ 08310,

Affected NDCs 52565-0033-30 52565-0033-60

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Drug: Erythromycin

Recalling firm
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
NDC code
52565-033-30
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0690-2021 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

Other Erythromycin recalls

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Class II · Moderate risk

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Erythromycin Tablets

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Other recalls by Teligent Pharma, Inc.

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