FDAClass IIIApril 30, 2014

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge recall: Superpotent

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original 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: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0209-01, 108 Count NDC: 0363-0209-07.

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 # 13434 (exp 4/14), 13546 (exp 5/14), 13907 (exp 11/14), 14020 (exp 1/15), 14107 (exp 3/15), 14183 (exp 4/15), 14273 (exp 7/15), 14335 (exp 8/15), & 14421 (exp 9/15), 12F27N (exp 4/14), 12K01N (exp 5/14), 13A25N (exp 11/14) & 13C18N (exp 1/15); 108 Ct Vial, Lot # 13383 (exp 4/14), 13626 (exp 5/14), 13725 (exp 10/14), 13861 (exp 12/14), 13980 (exp 1/15), 13982 (exp 1/15), 14091 (exp 4/15), 14153 (exp 5/15), 14227 (exp 7/15), 14262 (exp 7/15), 14318 (exp 8/15), 14371 (exp 8/15) & 14458 (exp 10/15). Labeled B) 72 Ct Vial; Lot # 13924 (exp 12/14),13975 (exp 12/14),14434 (exp 10/15). Labeled C) 72 Ct Vials, Lot #13614 (exp 7/14), 13790 (exp 10/14), 13889 (exp 11/14) & 14018 (exp 12/14), Lot # 13683 (4/17) & 13862 (11/14), 108 Ct Vial, Lot #13726 (exp 10/14) & 13779 (exp 11/14).

Product
Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original 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: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0209-01, 108 Count NDC: 0363-0209-07.
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline
Quantity
603,696 72 Ct Vials, 191,040 108 Ct Vials
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Recall date
April 30, 2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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