Alpharma USPD Has Recalled Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream

(This medicine is a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness and swelling associated with many skin conditions.)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information.

PRODUCT
Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1%, NET WT. 1 lb. (453.6g) jar, NDC-0472-0301-16. Recall # D-034-3.

CODE
Lot# 110080.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Alpharma USPD, Inc., Lincolnton, NC, by letters on or about September 19, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Super-Potent.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5724 units.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.