The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0477-2017·Announced 2017-02-22

Taclonex Topical Suspension Recalled for Outdated Package Insert

LEO Pharma Inc. is recalling Taclonex topical suspension because it was packaged with an out-of-date package insert.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a documentation/packaging error (outdated insert) rather than a product defect.

Plain-English summary

LEO Pharma Inc. is recalling Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Topical Suspension, 0.005%/0.064%. The affected product is packaged in 60 g and 120 g tubes and is a prescription-only medication. The recall involves 189,610 units distributed nationwide within the US.

The recall was initiated because the affected product was packaged with an out-of-date package insert (PI) dated February 2014. This is a labeling issue regarding the documentation provided with the medication.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, it should be returned to the pharmacy or supplier for replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
TACLONEX (CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE)
Brand
TACLONEX
Manufacturer
LEO PHARMA INC
Affected units
189,610

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot #: (a): EK9025
  • Exp. 2/28/2017
  • EL1057
  • Exp. 3/31/2017
  • EL4637
  • Exp. 6/30/2017
  • EM0825B
  • Exp. 11/30/2017
  • EM3992
  • Exp. 1/31/2019
  • A22902
  • Exp. 5/31/2019
  • A31838
  • Exp. 9/30/2019 Lot #:EK7007A
  • EK7007AA
  • Exp. 1/31/2017
  • EL2024
  • EL2979
  • Exp. 5/31/2017
  • EL8069

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · LEO PHARMA INC

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