Hydrocortisone Cream recalls
The FDA has published 5 recalls involving Hydrocortisone Cream since 2019. The latest was reported on 21 Aug 2019. Most were for potency & assay. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls5since 2019
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 21 Aug 2019
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 5 100%Class III 0 0%
Why hydrocortisone cream is recalled
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All hydrocortisone cream recalls, newest first
5 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
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| Drug | CLASS II | Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream tube recalledMaximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream | US Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe recalled by US PharmaceuticalsMaximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe | US Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream tube recalledMaximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream | US Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe recalled by US PharmaceuticalsMaximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe | US Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydrocortisone Cream 1% MS Anti itch Cream recalledHydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing | US Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Hydrocortisone Cream?
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.