Class III · Low risk
Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP
Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Mucinex DM
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer tablets, 2 tablets per pouch (NDC 63824-056-72), OTC, Distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England
Affected NDC
63824-0056-72
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucinex DM Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide NDC 63824-0056 |
GUAIFENESIN 600 mg/1; DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 30 mg/1 | Tablet, Extended Release Oral |
Reckitt Benckiser LLC | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC
- NDC code
- 63824-056-72
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0964-2015 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Mucinex Fast Max DM Max
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
Class I · High risk
Mucinex Fast Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough Night Time Cold & Flu
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
Class I · High risk
Mucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
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