Novartis Consumer Health

Novartis Consumer Health: 48 FDA recall reports

Every drug recall the FDA has published for Novartis Consumer Health. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

48Reports
0Class I
0Ongoing
2014-01-29Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class III28
Class II20

By year reported

YearReports
201325
201423
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine male

D-759-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga , ON, UPC 0 58478 05103 1. Also packaged under foreign labels: Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu powder packets, Lemon flavor, 10-count packets per box, UPC 4 607045 191395 (Russia and Former Soviet Union product); Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, UPC 8 806536 013925 (Korea product);
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobro

D-757-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan

D-750-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors and Nighttime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomile & White Tea flavors; packaged in a) 24-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 18-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-24 7); b) 12-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 6-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-12 4); Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
917,400 cartons

Theraflu Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg,

D-754-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Honey Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6318-06, UPC 3 0043-6318-06 0.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
292,320 cartons

Theraflu Cold and Flu (acetaminophen 325 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg and pheniramine maleate 20 mg)

D-763-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Cold and Flu (acetaminophen 325 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg and pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Forest Berries flavor, 10-count packets per box, UPC 4 607045 191760. (Russian product and Former Soviet Union product)
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine

D-749-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors, 6-count packets per carton, , Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-6257-06, UPC 3 0043-6257-06 2. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Daytime Total 7 Symptom Relief (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg) powder packets, Invigorating Berry with Green Tea flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10366 2.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
1,871,122 cartons

Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold (acetaminophen 500 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine h

D-752-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold (acetaminophen 500 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Green Tea & Honey Lemon flavors, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (NDC 0067-6426-06, UPC 3 0067-6426-06 8) and b) 1-count packet per card (NDC 0067-6426-01, UPC 3 0067-6426-01 3), Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
1,202,960 cartons and cards

Theraflu (acetaminophen 325 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets,

D-751-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu (acetaminophen 325 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, labeled as a) Theraflu Sinus & Cold (NDC 0067-6319-06, UPC 3 0043-6319-06 7) and b) Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat (NDC 0067-6716-06, UPC 3 0043-0467-16 0). Also packaged under foreign labels: NeoCitran Cold & Flu powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05009 6; and Theraflu Exthegran powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812904) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814588), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica S.A. De C.V., Mexico
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
1,140,564 cartons

NeoCitran DM Cough & Cold (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine

D-760-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
NeoCitran DM Cough & Cold (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05503 9.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 1000 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, guaifenesin 400 mg, pseu

D-753-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 1000 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, guaifenesin 400 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6427-06, UPC 3 0067-6427-06 5. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 Symptom Relief Plus Mucous Relief powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10701 1.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
868,104 cartons

NeoCitran (acetaminophen 1000 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg, ch

D-758-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
NeoCitran (acetaminophen 1000 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Cherry flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Ultra Strength Total Flu 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 47365 9) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Sore Throat & Cough (UPC 0 58478 47365 9).
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

NeoCitran Extra Strength Non-Drowsy Cold & Sinus (acetaminophen 650 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg)

D-761-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
NeoCitran Extra Strength Non-Drowsy Cold & Sinus (acetaminophen 650 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05703 3. Also packaged under foreign label: Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-7116-06, UPC 8 806536 01402 1 (Korea Product)
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus

D-755-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-0483-06, UPC 3 0043-0483-06 1.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
398,208 cartons

Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, phenylephri

D-756-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomille & White Tea flavors, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-6256-06, UPC 3 0043-6256-06. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Sugar Free Total 7 Symptom Relief (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, Soothing Honey Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., UPC 0 58478 10594 9.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
3,753,348 cartons

Theraflu Exte (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg, chlorpheniramine maleat

D-762-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Exte (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 10 mg) powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812881) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814595), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A., DE C.V., Mexico.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

D-748-2014  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2014-01-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Apple Cinnamon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-7916-06, UPC 3 0043-0479-16 3. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Apple Cinnamon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05205 2.
Where it went
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
How much
1,614,564 cartons

Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Acetaminophen 325mg , Chlorpheniramine Maleate

D-743-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
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.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
3,768/8-caplet packages and 300,580/24-caplet packages

Maximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextrometh

D-738-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Product
Maximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBR 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 16 coated caplets daytime formula and 16 coated caplets nighttime formula *includes antihistamine Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 075054-0622, NDC 0067-2082-32.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
104,328/32-caplet packages

Excedrin, Sinus Headache, Acetaminophen 325mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , 2 caplets. Distributed by: Novartis C

D-744-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing
Product
Excedrin, Sinus Headache, Acetaminophen 325mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , 2 caplets. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2062-02.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
2,978,000/2-caplet packages

Theraflu Warming Relief, Multi-Symptom Cold, Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL

D-742-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing
Product
Theraflu Warming Relief, Multi-Symptom Cold, Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in a) 8 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6438-08) b) 24 coated caplets (NDC 0067-6438-24), Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
98,024/8-caplet packages and 557,548/24-caplet packages

Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg ,Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromet

D-739-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Product
Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg ,Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBR 10mg,Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 24 coated caplets nighttime formula *includes antihistamine, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 075054-0622, NDC 0067-2081-24.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
32,256/24-caplet packages

Maximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextrome

D-740-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Product
Maximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2084-24.
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
38,856/24-caplet package

Maximum Strength Comtrex ,Severe Cold & Sinus Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Phenylephri

D-741-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2014-01-22  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Product
Maximum Strength Comtrex ,Severe Cold & Sinus Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Novartis, distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2081-24
Where it went
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
How much
167,712/24-caplet packages

Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health

D-022-2014  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-12-04  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: The products are being recalled due to chipped and broken tablets.
Product
Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in blister packs. All manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE / There are 7 different labels under which this product is packaged but the active ingredient is the same. 1) DOLLAR GENERAL LABEL: DG Health Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 60 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 300436122) and 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 300676122304). Distributed by Dolgencorp, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN. 2) FAMILY DOLLAR LABEL: Family Wellness Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 032251004292). Distributed by Family Dollar Services, Inc, Matthews, NC. 3) FAMILY DOLLAR LABEL Family Dollar Allergy Relief, Loratadine, USP 10 mg, Antihistamine, packaged in 30 tablet blister packs (UPC code: 400910131502). Manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Lincoln, NE and Distributed by Family Dollar Services, Inc, Charlotte, NC. 4) TARGET LABEL: Allergy Relief Medication, loratadine, 10 mg/antihistamine, packaged in 10 tablet (UPC 300670675103), 15 tablet (UPC 300670668150), 30 tablet (UPC 300670675301), 40 tablet (UPC...
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
11,846,608 blister packs

Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 m

D-909-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Mint flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 80000899, UPC 0 58478 10091 3.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
23,856 bottles

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 m

D-902-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44872 5.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
117,816 bottles

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a)

D-906-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (UPC 0 58478 44829 9) and b) 65-count (UPC 0 58478 44842 8) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238291.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
149,616 bottles

Maalox, Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wintergreen flavor, 50-count ta

D-907-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox, Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wintergreen flavor, 50-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238290, UPC 0 58478 44824 4.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
46,680 bottles

Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 m

D-910-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Cherry flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 80000899, UPC 0 58478 10090 6.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
11,760 bottles

Maalox Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a

D-903-2013  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2013-08-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was 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.
Product
Maalox Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 50-count (UPC 0 58478 44825 1), b) 100-count (UPC 0 58478 44826 8) and c) 145-count (UPC 0 58478 44836 7) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238290.
Where it went
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
How much
112,728 bottles

Showing the 30 most recent of 48. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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