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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Glenmark Fluocinolone Acetonide Ear Drops Recalled for Failed Specifications

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2024
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Summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is voluntarily recalling 38,496 bottles of Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops), a prescription medication used for ear conditions. The recall was initiated because testing showed the product failed to meet specifications for isopropyl alcohol, an inactive ingredient. No injuries or adverse incidents have been reported to date. Consumers should check their medicine cabinets for the affected 1 oz. (20 mL) bottles with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.

Risk

The product failed testing for the concentration of isopropyl alcohol, which is an inactive ingredient. Using a medication that does not meet chemical specifications may result in suboptimal treatment or unintended side effects, though no injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops) packaged in 1 oz. (20 mL) bottles with NDC 68462-185-56.
  2. Check the lot number and expiration date printed on your medication bottle or carton. Affected lots include 05220346 (Exp 1/31/2024), 05220369 (Exp 1/31/2024), 05220582 (Exp 2/29/2024), and 05220861 (Exp 3/31/2024).
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops) (1 oz. / 20 mL)
Variants: 0.01%, Ear Drops
Lot Numbers:
05220346 (Exp 1/31/2024)
05220369 (Exp 1/31/2024)
05220582 (Exp 2/29/2024)
05220861 (Exp 3/31/2024)
NDC:
68462-185-56

Quantity: 38,496 bottles; Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93719
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Sold By: Pharmacies
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 38,496 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

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