FDAClass IIIJanuary 22, 2014

Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Acetaminophen 325mg , Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg , Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg , Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, a) 8 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6437-08) b) 24 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6438-24). Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622.

Why was Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.

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?

a) 08 caplets: Lot# 10121222 exp 07/13. b) 24 caplets: Lot# 10117231 exp 06/13 Lot# 10117814 exp 06/13 Lot# 10119341 exp 07/13 Lot# 10123425 exp 08/13 Lot# 10124156 exp 10/13

Product
Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Acetaminophen 325mg , Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg , Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg , Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, a) 8 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6437-08) b) 24 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6438-24). Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622.
Recalling firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Quantity
3,768/8-caplet packages and 300,580/24-caplet packages
Distribution
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Recall date
January 22, 2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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