Minoxidil recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Minoxidil since 2014. The latest was reported on 5 Aug 2020. MasterPharm 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 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 5 Aug 2020
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why minoxidil is recalled
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By year
All minoxidil recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone 1.25/5/25mg capsules recalled | MasterPharm | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Minoxidil/Biotin 1.25mg/5mg Capsule per, MasterPharm recalled | MasterPharm | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Minoxidil, Tablet, 2.5 mg recalled by Aidapak Services | Aidapak Services | Labeling Errors | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Minoxidil?
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.