Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories today said its US-based subsidiary, Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc Priceton NJ, was recalling capsules used in the treatment of acne (a type of skin disease) from the US market.
“Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc Priceton NJ is conducting a voluntary recall of Sotret Isotretinoin capsules, USP 40 mg, which is limited to Lot No 1876849, currently available in the US market,” a Ranbaxy spokesperson told PTI.
While Ranbaxy tested the lot in question and found it to have met the specified standards, it is recalling the product on the US health regulator Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) recommendation, the company said.