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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc.: Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream Recalled for Low Coal Tar Levels

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2018
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Summary

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc. is recalling 206,513 tubes of Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal (Coal Tar 1.25%) because the product failed to maintain the required amount of coal tar over its 24-month shelf life. This subpotent drug may not provide the intended relief for psoriasis symptoms as labeled. The affected 57-gram plastic tubes were distributed nationwide and internationally between 2018 and 2019.

Risk

Because the active ingredient (coal tar) is below the level claimed on the label, the medication may be less effective at treating skin conditions like psoriasis, potentially leading to inadequate symptom management for users.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate your 57 g plastic tube of Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal (Coal Tar 1.25%) and check the NDC 52389-745-56 and UPC 0 72959 01045 4.
  2. Check the packaging for the following affected lot numbers and expiration dates: 61031, 61041, 61051 (Exp. 4/30/2018); 61601, 61651, 61751 (Exp. 6/30/2018); 61941 (Exp. 7/31/2018); 62321 (Exp. 8/31/2018); 62561, 62721 (Exp. 9/30/2018); 62871 (Exp. 10/31/2018); 63331 (Exp. 11/30/2018); 72011, 72021, 72131, 72141 (Exp. 7/31/2019); 72221, 72441 (Exp. 8/31/2019); 72921 (Exp. 10/31/2019); 73351 (Exp. 11/30/2019).
  3. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding your treatment and the use of this subpotent product.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc. for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal (57 g)
Model:
NDC 52389-745-56
UPC Codes:
072959010454
Lot Numbers:
61031 (Exp. 4/30/2018)
61041 (Exp. 4/30/2018)
61051 (Exp. 4/30/2018)
61601 (Exp. 6/30/2018)
61651 (Exp. 6/30/2018)
61751 (Exp. 6/30/2018)
61941 (Exp. 7/31/2018)
62321 (Exp. 8/31/2018)
62561 (Exp. 9/30/2018)
62721 (Exp. 9/30/2018)
62871 (Exp. 10/31/2018)
63331 (Exp. 11/30/2018)
72011 (Exp. 7/31/2019)
72021 (Exp. 7/31/2019)
72131 (Exp. 7/31/2019)
72141 (Exp. 7/31/2019)
72221 (Exp. 8/31/2019)
72441 (Exp. 8/31/2019)
72921 (Exp. 10/31/2019)
73351 (Exp. 11/30/2019)
Date Ranges: Exp. 4/30/2018, Exp. 6/30/2018, Exp. 7/31/2018, Exp. 8/31/2018, Exp. 9/30/2018, Exp. 10/31/2018, Exp. 11/30/2018, Exp. 7/31/2019, Exp. 8/31/2019, Exp. 10/31/2019, Exp. 11/30/2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79450
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc.
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 206,513 tubes
Distributed To: Nationwide

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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