Psoriasin Relief Cream (Alva-Amco) – Subpotent Coal Tar (2018)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal, (Coal Tar 1.25%), packagedin 57 g plastic tubes, Distributed by: ALVA-AMCO Pharmacal Cos., Inc., Niles, IL 60714, USA. NDC 52389-745-56, UPC 0 72959 01045 4.
Brand
Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 61031, 61041, 61051, Exp. 4/30/2018, 61601, 61651, 61751, Exp. 6/30/2018, 61941, Exp. 7/31/2018, 62321, Exp. 8/31/2018, 62561, 62721, Exp. 9/30/2018, 62871, Exp. 10/31/2018, 63331, Exp. 11/30/2018, 72011, 72021, 72131, 72141, Exp. 7/31/2019, 72221, 72441, Exp. 8/31/2019, 72921, Exp. 10/31/2019, 73351, Exp. 11/30/2019
Products Sold
Lot #: 61031, 61041, 61051, Exp. 4/30/2018; 61601, 61651, 61751, Exp. 6/30/2018; 61941, Exp. 7/31/2018; 62321, Exp. 8/31/2018; 62561, 62721, Exp. 9/30/2018; 62871, Exp. 10/31/2018; 63331, Exp. 11/30/2018; 72011, 72021, 72131, 72141, Exp. 7/31/2019; 72221, 72441, Exp. 8/31/2019; 72921, Exp. 10/31/2019; 73351, Exp. 11/30/2019
Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc. is recalling Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal, (Coal Tar 1.25%), packagedin 57 g plastic t due to Subpotent Drug: The product has failed to maintain its label claim of coal tar throughout its labeled 24-month expiry period.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Subpotent Drug: The product has failed to maintain its label claim of coal tar throughout its labeled 24-month expiry period.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026