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Cough Syrup Recall: Children's Medicine Recalled For Overdose Risk
Kathleen Lees
First Posted: Jan 12, 2016 05:33 PM EST
Nine stores are recalling two different types of children's cough syrups due to incorrect markings included in the packaging--increasing the risk of an accidental overdose.
The Perrigo Company is recalling children's guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 ml) sold in 4 oz. bottles. The dosage cup that comes along with the bottles was incorrectly labeled.
"There have been no reports of adverse events to Perrigo as a result of the incorrect dosage markings," said Perrigo's Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa, in a statement. "Perrigo is taking this action to maintain the highest possible product quality standards for our retail customers and consumers. We are taking this action because it is the right thing to do."
However, an overdose of guafenesin DM may cause the following symptoms, ranging from rapid eye movements to hyper excitability, changes in muscle reflexes and hallucinations, to vomiting, irregular heartbeat, seizures, respiratory depression and even death.
The company is notifying its distributors and customers by verbal and e-mail communication and consumers with the products should discard the product and dosing device. Consumers may call Perrigo Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, at 1-888-345-0479, or visit mucusreliefrecall.com
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First Posted: Jan 12, 2016 05:33 PM EST
Nine stores are recalling two different types of children's cough syrups due to incorrect markings included in the packaging--increasing the risk of an accidental overdose.
The Perrigo Company is recalling children's guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 ml) sold in 4 oz. bottles. The dosage cup that comes along with the bottles was incorrectly labeled.
"There have been no reports of adverse events to Perrigo as a result of the incorrect dosage markings," said Perrigo's Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa, in a statement. "Perrigo is taking this action to maintain the highest possible product quality standards for our retail customers and consumers. We are taking this action because it is the right thing to do."
However, an overdose of guafenesin DM may cause the following symptoms, ranging from rapid eye movements to hyper excitability, changes in muscle reflexes and hallucinations, to vomiting, irregular heartbeat, seizures, respiratory depression and even death.
The company is notifying its distributors and customers by verbal and e-mail communication and consumers with the products should discard the product and dosing device. Consumers may call Perrigo Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, at 1-888-345-0479, or visit mucusreliefrecall.com
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Fast Food TV Ads May Be Increasing Your Child's Obesity Risk
For more great science stories and general news, please visit our sister site, Headlines and Global News (HNGN).
See Now: NASA's Juno Spacecraft's Rendezvous With Jupiter's Mammoth Cyclone