Common questions

Which nasal spray is being recalled?

Which nasal spray is being recalled?

On August 5, 2020, Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced a recall of three nasal sprays due to superpotency of the ingredients. The recalled products are DDAVP Nasal Spray, Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray, and STIMATE Nasal Spray.

Was Flonase recalled?

Flonase and some other products made by Apotex Corp. are being recalled because of the potential that small glass particles are in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. A customer had complained about a nasal spray containing he company’s Fluticasone .

Is Stimate back on the market?

CSL Behring has Stimate nasal spray on back order and the company estimates the product will not be available until 2022.

Is Flunisolide nasal spray OTC?

Flunisolide (OTC) for treatment of common cold in Adults with cold – CureFacts.

Why was Ocean nasal spray Recall?

Product Quest, the manufacturer of Ocean Saline Nasal Spray, has voluntarily recalled all Ocean Saline Nasal Spray. Product Quest is recalling the Ocean Saline Nasal Spray due to possible out of specification results related to microbial contamination.

Is Stimate still on recall?

Why Stimate® Nasal Spray was Recalled Some lots were found to be “superpotent” or having a higher concentration of desmopressin. The root cause is still under investigation, and the disruption and unavailability of supply is expected to continue until at least mid-to-late 2021.

Is Stimate discontinued?

Stimate is used to treat von Willebrand disease (VWD) and mild hemophilia A. It is licensed and distributed by CSL Behring in the US. Ferring has halted production of Stimate while investigating the root cause.

Is flunisolide nasal spray a steroid?

Flunisolide is a steroid (or corticosteroid) medication used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.

How often can you use flunisolide nasal?

Flunisolide comes as a solution (liquid) to spray in the nose. It is usually sprayed in each nostril 2 to 3 times a day but may be used less frequently after your symptoms are controlled.. Use flunisolide at around the same times every day.