Nicotine polacrilex lozenge recall: Superpotent
Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0513-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0513-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0513-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-664-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-9200-01.
Why was Nicotine polacrilex lozenge recalled?
Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Labeled A) 72 Ct Vial, Lot # 13481 (exp 5/14), 13674 (exp 5/14), 14056 (exp 2/15), 14092 (exp 3/15), 14258 (exp 7/15), 14450 (exp 10/15); 81 Ct Vial, Lot # 13855 (exp 1/15), 13927 (exp 10/14) & 14093 (exp 3/15); 108 Ct Vial, Lot # 13643 (exp 8/14) & 13992 (exp 12/14). Labeled B) 72 Ct Vial, Lot # 14041 (exp 2/15), 14117 (exp 2/15) & 14268 (exp 4/15); Labeled C) 72 Ct Vial Lot #13671 (exp 8/14) & 13890 (exp 11/14).
- Product
- Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0513-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0513-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0513-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-664-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-9200-01.
- Recalling firm
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline
- Quantity
- 304,332 72 Ct Vials, 85,080 81 Ct Vials 22,992 108 Ct Vials
- Distribution
- U.S. Nationwide
- Recall date
- April 30, 2014
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)