Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Lidocaine Ointment Usp, 5% (generic For Xylocaine)

Lidocaine Ointment Recall Summary Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Lidocaine Ointment USP 5% (a generic version of Xylocaine) in 50-gram jars nationwide because the product failed quality testing for consistent active ingredient content throughout the jar. This is a prescription medication manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals that was distributed across all U.S. states and territories.

Recalling firm

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Product

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% (Generic for Xylocaine), packaged in a 50 g jar, Rx only, Mfg: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Prod# (NDC): 68788-7865-05

Reason

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications

Classification

Class II

Category

drug recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall date

2026-09-28

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...

Distribution

USA Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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