Monarch PCM recalls 4% hydroquinone skin bleaching cream due to subpotency in active and preservative assays. This may affect product effectiveness. No remedy specified in official notice.
Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay
Monarch PCM is recalling 4% hydroquinone skin bleaching cream because it may not contain the correct amount of active ingredients or preservatives. This could lead to reduced effectiveness of the product.
The product may have lower than expected levels of active ingredients or preservatives due to subpotency in the assay. This could result in the cream being less effective for skin bleaching.
People who have the 1 oz tube of hydroquinone cream with NDC 69367-174-01, manufactured for Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Those using the product for skin bleaching are most at risk.
Check for the 1 oz (28.35g) tube labeled 'Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream', with NDC 69367-174-01. The product was manufactured for Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Nashville, TN.
Look for the NDC code 69367-174-01 on the tube label to confirm if it's the recalled product.
The official recall does not specify safety concerns beyond potential reduced effectiveness. No remedy is provided in the notice.
Check for the NDC code 69367-174-01 on the tube label. The product was manufactured for Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Nashville, TN.
The official notice does not provide a remedy for this recall. Check the product details to confirm if it's recalled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Monarch PCM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0818-2021 — Monarch PCM Monarch PCM Hello, I own a Monarch PCM that is covered by recall D-0818-2021 from Monarch PCM. 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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