FDAClass IIIAugust 28, 2013

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas recall: Labeling Error

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count…

Why was Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas recalled?

Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

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?

Lot #: 10097345, Exp 08/13; 10104668, Exp 01/14; 10114317, Exp 03/14; 10120624, Exp 07/14

Product
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count…
Recalling firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Quantity
117,816 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
Recall date
August 28, 2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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