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STERITALC (NDA-205555)

(TALC)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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06/10/2025 (SUPPL-5)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.4 Asbestos Content

Newly added subsection:

Talc products may contain trace amounts of asbestos. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of mesotheliomas and other cancers including lung, larynx, and ovarian cancer.

STERITALC is tested for asbestos and asbestiform fibers [see DESCRIPTION (11)].

6 Adverse Reactions

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling.

  • Pneumonitis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

  • Lead Content [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

  • Asbestos Content [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]

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