Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals recalls Dexamethasone Elixir due to higher than permissible impurities. This prescription drug may pose health risks if used. Check your bottle's lot number for affected batches.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities were found in the drug product.
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals is recalling Dexamethasone Elixir because it contains impurities at levels above what's safe. This could lead to health issues if taken as directed.
The drug contains higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities. These impurities could cause health problems when taken as prescribed, though the exact risks are not specified in the recall.
Prescription patients who have the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Those using the medication for conditions like inflammation or autoimmune disorders are most at risk.
Check the bottle for the label 'Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL)'. Look for lot numbers UV1004, UV1005 (expiring 6/22), UW1014, UW1015 (expiring 1/23), or UW1084 (expiring 7/23).
Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall: UV1004, UV1005 (expiring 6/22), UW1014, UW1015 (expiring 1/23), or UW1084 (expiring 7/23).
The recall states higher than permissible impurities were found, so it is not safe to use as directed. The exact health risks are not specified.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should contact Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals for guidance.
Affected lot numbers are UV1004, UV1005 (expiring 6/22), UW1014, UW1015 (expiring 1/23), and UW1084 (expiring 7/23).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Morton Grove to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0713-2022 — Morton Grove Morton Grove Hello, I own a Morton Grove that is covered by recall D-0713-2022 from Morton Grove. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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