Class III · Low risk
Maximum Strength/Non-Drowsy Tussin DM Adult Maximum Strength
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles.
Is Dextromethorphan recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 6 ongoing FDA recalls mention Dextromethorphan (73 total). Check the affected lots below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Dextromethorphan. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Dextromethorphan recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 73 on record, newest first
Class III · Low risk
Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid
Presence of Precipitate: Recall is due to complaints of a white substance, confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient in the product which is precipitating out.
Class II · Moderate risk
Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
Incorrect/ Undeclared Excipients: NyQuil Liquid Original bottles were inadvertently overwrapped with NyQuil Liquid Cherry information as a result the outer wrap does not correctly identify color additives, particularly FD&C Yellow No. 6 and FD&C Yellow 10.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Exte
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran DM Cough & Cold
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran Extra Strength
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class III · Low risk
Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Class III · Low risk
Theraflu Warming Relief
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing
Class III · Low risk
Maximum Strength Comtrex
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Class III · Low risk
Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Class III · Low risk
Maximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Cold & Cough
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Class II · Moderate risk
Pentrexcilina Jarabe NF
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Pentrexcilina Tablets and Pentrexcilina Liquid are being recalled because the product labels are misleading because they may be confused with Pentrexyl, a prescription antibiotic used to treat respiratory illnesses in Mexico.
Class III · Low risk
Rite Aid brand Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
PE Daytime Cold/Flu LiqGel
Subpotent; 12 month time point for the active ingredient Phenylephrine HCl.
Class III · Low risk
Wal-Mart Equate Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
Select Brand Cough Control CF Max
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
Well at Walgreens Wal-Tussin CF Max
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
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