The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1269-2020·Announced 2020-05-20

MasterPharm Recalls Finasteride Plus Capsules Due to Minoxidil Contamination

MasterPharm LLC is recalling Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg capsules because they were found to contain minoxidil. The recall covers 7,260 capsules distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

MasterPharm LLC is recalling Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg capsules, available in 30-count and 90-count bottles. The product is a compounded medication not intended for resale. The recall involves 7,260 capsules distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated due to cross-contamination with other products. Testing revealed that the Finasteride Plus capsules contained minoxidil, an ingredient not listed on the product label. The affected lot is identified as Lot #02-27-2020:04@11 with an expiration date of August 25, 2020.

Consumers who possess these capsules should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The product was manufactured by MasterPharm LLC, located at 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.

The recalled product

Product
Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg Capsule, a) 30-count bottle, b) 90-count bottle, Compounded Product Not for Resale, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.
Manufacturer
MasterPharm LLC
Affected units
7,260

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 (3)

  • Lot #02-27-2020:04@11
  • Exp. August 25
  • 2020.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.