Class III · Low risk
Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP
Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Adult Cough and Chest Congestion
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Crystallization: Lack of uniformity - a change in texture, chunky, grainy, and small crystal substances inside the bottles.
Cause type: Failed specification
A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.
What was recalled
Adult Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr USP 20 mg, Guaifenesin USP 400mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further package in cartons, Distributed by: Genexa Inc., Alanta, GA, 30318, NDC-69676-0077-9, UPC Code # 850015736155
Affected NDC
69676-0077-09
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Drug: Guaifenesin
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cough and Chest Congestion Maximum Strength Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin NDC 69676-0077 |
GUAIFENESIN 400 mg/20mL; DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20 mg/20mL | Suspension Oral |
Genexa Inc. | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- Origin
- RI, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0033-2025 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.
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