Hydroquinone Skin Cream (Monarch) – Subpotency Issue (2021)
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
Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Rx only, Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC Nashville, TN 37217, NDC 69367-174-01 UPC 3 69367 17401 5
Brand
Monarch PCM, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 21FP1731 Exp 05/2023
Products Sold
Lot: 21FP1731 Exp 05/2023
Monarch PCM, LLC is recalling Hydroquinone, USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Rx only, Manufactured f due to Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay. 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
Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
OH, TN
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026