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Lucky Mart Recalls Itch Lotion Formulated with Different Active Ingredient

Formulated with dexamethasone not hydrocortisone.

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By: Christine Esposito

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Lucky Mart Inc. is voluntarily recalling lots C14005, C16001 and C16002 of Piyanping Anti-Itch Lotion to the consumer level; it was manufactured using the active pharmaceutical ingredient dexamethasone rather than hydrocortisone. Dexamethasone is not listed as an ingredient in the labeling, according to the company. Dexamethasone is a higher potency steroid than hydrocortisone and may have a longer half-life; it could potentially cause serious side effects in patients applying the cream multi...

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