Children’s drug products recalled
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Several over-the-counter children’s and infants liquid products are being voluntarily recalled because they may not meet required quality standards, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Backus pediatricians are urging parents not to administer the products to their children.
“As a precautionary measure, parents should discontinue use of these products and discard them immediately,” said Tim Sullivan, a pediatrician on the Backus Medical Staff. “If they have any questions about the products or alternative treatments they should contact their pediatrician.”
For additional information, including affected products, consumers should visit www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time). Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch2.|
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain products manufactured in the U.S. The recall is not being undertaken on the basis of adverse medical events. However, some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; others may contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles. While the potential for serious medical events is remote, the company advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.