Erythromycin topical recalls
The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Erythromycin topical since 2012. The latest was reported on 11 May 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 recalls6since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing2latest 11 May 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 3 50%Class III 3 50%
Why erythromycin topical is recalled
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Ongoing erythromycin topical recalls
2 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Erythromycin Topical Gel recalled by McKesson | McKesson | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Erythromycin Topical Solution recalled by Teligent Pharma | Teligent Pharma | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
All erythromycin topical recalls, newest first
6 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Erythromycin Topical Gel recalled by McKesson | McKesson | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Erythromycin Topical Gel recalled by Teligent Pharma | Teligent Pharma | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Erythromycin Topical Solution recalled by Teligent Pharma | Teligent Pharma | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Erythromycin Topical Solution recalled by Teligent Pharma | Teligent Pharma | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Erythromycin Topical Gel recalled by Teligent Pharma | Teligent Pharma | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% bottle with applicator recalled | Fougera Pharmaceuticals | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Erythromycin topical?
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.