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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jan 18, 2013 (14 years ago)

Well at Walgreens Wal-Tussin CF Max

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

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.

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

Well at Walgreens Wal-Tussin CF Max, MAXIMUM STRENGTH ADULT NON-DROWSY, Multi-Symptom Cold, (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCI 5 mg), 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Walgreen Co, Deerfield, IL 60015 ---- NDC 0363-0229-08

Affected NDC 0363-0229-08

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Drug: Phenylephrine

Product details

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ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Acne Treatment
Benzoyl peroxide
NDC 00363-0229
1 mg/g Gel
Topical
Walgreen Co. OTC
Recalling firm
Aaron Industries Inc
NDC code
0363-0229-08
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-185-2013 · 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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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.

Terminated Failed specification Aaron Industries Inc NDC 49035-229-08 D-188-2013