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PediaCare brand DAY & NIGHT Value Pack DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg and Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg) and NIGHTTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (diphenhydramine HCl 6.25 mg and phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg), 4 FL oz (118 mL) bottles, one each of DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold, Distributed by Medtech Products, Inc., Tarrytown, NY --- UPC 814832013523

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: April 25, 2014 Prestige Brands Holdings Over-the-Counter Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UPC 814832013523 Lots: Expiry Date 148342 07/2015 148347 08/2015 149297 08/2015 149382 07/2015 149516 08/2015 152298 08/2015 73143 04/2014 73719 05/2014 74195 06/2014 74805 06/2014 75180 06/2014 79186 09/2014 79323 09/2014
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Prestige Brands Holdings
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Precipitate; small amounts of diphenhydramine precipitated out of solution
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

PediaCare brand DAY & NIGHT Value Pack DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg and Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg) and NIGHTTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (diphenhydramine HCl 6.25 mg and phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg), 4 FL oz (118 mL) bottles, one each of DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold, Distributed by Medtech Products, Inc., Tarrytown, NY --- UPC 814832013523

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UPC 814832013523 Lots: Expiry Date 148342 07/2015 148347 08/2015 149297 08/2015 149382 07/2015 149516 08/2015 152298 08/2015 73143 04/2014 73719 05/2014 74195 06/2014 74805 06/2014 75180 06/2014 79186 09/2014 79323 09/2014

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1353-2014

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