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, 600 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor, 35-count tablets…

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 #: 10093133, Exp 06/13; 10099452, Exp 09/13; 10104667, Exp 12/13; 10110926, Exp 02/14; 10114316, Exp 04/14; 10120623, Exp 07/14; 10123098, Exp 09/14

Product
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 600 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor, 35-count tablets…
Recalling firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Quantity
129,048 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
Recall date
August 28, 2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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