Rapidol Triple Antibiotic Ointment Recall
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Dabur India Limited is recalling 84 tubes of Rapidol Triple Antibiotic First Aid Ointment due to CGMP deviations observed during FDA inspection.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Dabur India Limited initiated a voluntary recall of Rapidol Triple Antibiotic First Aid Ointment due to CGMP deviations, with deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. The recall is classified as Class II and remains ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Rapidol, Triple Antibiotic First Aid Ointment, Bacitracin Zinc 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg, Polymyxin-B Sulfate 5,000 units, net wt. 2oz (57g) tubes, Distributed by/por: Pharmadel LLC, New Castle, DE 19720, Made in India, UPC 8 10096 77162 9. A total of 84 tubes are involved, distributed US Nationwide. The product is from Lot# 0004, within expiry. Recall number D-0633-2026. Recalling firm address: 225 - 4 - 1 Saily Village, Survey No, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, India.
What You Should Do
Consumers should verify the lot number on purchased tubes against Lot# 0004.
Why This Matters
The recall affects a limited quantity of ointment distributed nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations.
Source
FDA recall D-0633-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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