Econazole nitrate recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Econazole nitrate since 2021. The latest was reported on 20 Apr 2022. Most were for potency & assay. Teligent Pharma has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls3since 2021

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 20 Apr 2022

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%

Why econazole nitrate is recalled

Potency & Assay267%
Packaging Defects133%

Companies

Teligent Pharma267%
Preferred Pharmaceuticals133%

By year

2022267%
2021133%

All econazole nitrate recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
20 Apr 2022Drug	CLASS II	Econazole Nitrate Cream, 1%, Generic for Spectazole, 30 gm tube recalled	Preferred Pharmaceuticals	Potency & Assay	CA, FL
30 Mar 2022Drug	CLASS II	Econazole Nitrate Cream recalled by Teligent Pharma	Teligent Pharma	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
25 Aug 2021Drug	CLASS II	Econazole Nitrate Cream 1% bulk shippers recalled by Teligent Pharma	Teligent Pharma	Packaging Defects	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Econazole nitrate?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.