FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0662-2025

Product

Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 grams, For Topical Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-626-52

Brand name
Azelaic Acid
Generic name
Azelaic Acid
Active ingredient
Azelaic Acid
Route
Topical
NDC
68462-626
FDA application
ANDA204637
Affected lot / code info
Batch # 19252524, Exp Date: May 2027

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Market complaints received for gritty texture (grainy)

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, N/A, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
13824 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-09-17
FDA classified
2025-09-24
Posted by FDA
2025-10-01
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0662-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Azelaic Acid · FDA Drug Recalls