Recall: Clobetasol

Jan. 2022Pharmacy Updates
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has recalled one lot (AC13786, Exp. 12/2022) of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% packaged in 60 g tubes. Clobetasol is a topical corticosteroid that is used to relieve inflammation and itching. Read the full text of the Clobetasol recall.

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