Class II · Moderate risk
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injectable Solution
cGMP deviations.
Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF
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
Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF, (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCI 5 mg, 4 FL. OZ./12 PK (UPC Code: 0-11822-57307-8) and 8 FL.OZ./12 PK (UPC Code: 0-11822-57313-9), Distributed by: Rite Aid, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
Drug: Phenylephrine
- Recalling firm
- Aaron Industries Inc
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-186-2013 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
Tropicamide 1%/Cyclopentolate 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5%/Ketorolac…
Incorrect Product Formulation
Class II · Moderate risk
Phenylephrine HCI
CGMP Deviations
Class III · Low risk
Tropicamide-Proparacaine-Phenylephrine-Ketorolac
Sub-Potent Drug: Subpotent assay results during stability testing.
Class II · Moderate risk
PHENYLephrine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leaking/damaged syringes.
Other recalls by Aaron Industries Inc
All 2013 recalls
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.
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 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
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.
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