Akorn, Inc. recalls Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA
Akorn recalls 60mL Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion (Rx only) due to high impurity levels. This medication may contain unsafe substances that could cause health risks. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for an impurity.
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What happened, in plain English
Akorn is recalling 60mL Triam: 0.1% lotion (Rx only) because it contains high levels of an impurity that could be unsafe. This recall affects patients who have been prescribed this medication. The impurity may pose health risks if the product is used as directed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40781-akorn-triamcinolone-lotion-recall-impurity-risk-in-60ml-rx-only.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40781-akorn-triamcinolone-lotion-recall-impurity-risk-in-60ml-rx-only · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0617-2018
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“Akorn Triamcinolone Lotion Recall: Impurity Risk in 60mL Rx Only.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40781-akorn-triamcinolone-lotion-recall-impurity-risk-in-60ml-rx-only. Based on FDA recall #D-0617-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0617-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The lotion contains high levels of an impurity that may be unsafe for medical use. This impurity could potentially cause health risks if the product is used as directed. The specific health risks are not clearly described in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed this prescription medication are affected. Those using the product without a prescription are not impacted.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 60mL bottle labeled 'Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, Rx Only'. The product was manufactured by Ei LLC in Kannapolis, NC and sold by VersaPharm Incorporated in Marietta, GA.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Akorn, Inc. for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states the product contains high impurity levels that may be unsafe, but specific health risks are not clearly described.
Who should stop using this product?
Patients prescribed this medication are affected. Those without a prescription are not impacted.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for the 60mL bottle labeled 'Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, Rx Only' with the NDC code 61748-220-60.
Contact Akorn
We’ve drafted a message you can send Akorn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0617-2018 — Akorn Akorn Hello, I own a Akorn that is covered by recall D-0617-2018 from Akorn. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0617-2018 (March 9, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0617-2018 to see it in context.
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