Tretinoin recalls
The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Tretinoin since 2017. The latest was reported on 29 Jun 2022. Most were for potency & assay. Synergy Rx 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 recalls4since 2017
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 29 Jun 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 4 100%Class III 0 0%
Why tretinoin is recalled
Companies
By year
All tretinoin recalls, newest first
4 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tretinoin Capsules, 10 mg recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals U | Teva Pharmaceuticals U | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tretinoin USP for prescription compounding recalled | American Pharmaceutical Ingredients | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tretinoin Cream in all strengths including recalled by Synergy Rx | Synergy Rx | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Tretinoin?
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.