FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0291-2026

Product

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%, NET WT 100 g (3.53 oz), Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd., 307 E Josephine Street, San Antonio, TX 78215. NDC: 76282-103-39

Brand name
Diclofenac Sodium
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium
Active ingredient
Diclofenac Sodium
Route
Topical
NDC
76282-103
FDA application
ANDA209903
Affected lot / code info
Batch XHBG; Exp. 08/31/2027

Why it was recalled

Failed PH Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Cipla USA, Inc.
Manufacturer
EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10 Independence Blvd, Warren, New Jersey 07059-2730

Distribution

Quantity
92,376 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-12-22
FDA classified
2026-01-20
Posted by FDA
2026-01-28
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0291-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Diclofenac Sodium · FDA Drug Recalls