Myoflex (trolamine salicylate) 10%, Pain Relieving Cream, a) 2-oz tube, b) 4-oz. tube, OTC. The firm name on the label is Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) 10086783, 10088745, 10088746, 10090537, 10093867, 10093868, 10098162, 10098541, 10098542, 10102311, 10109145, 10109146, 10120111, 10122759, and 10122760, Exp 3/13 to 9/14; b) 10086785, 10088747, 10088748, 10090538, 10093869, 10093870, 10098160, 10098161, 10098540, 10099841, 10104146, 10109143, 10109144, 10111501, 10115614, 10120112, 10121759, 10122698, 10122757, and 10122758, Exp 3/13 to 10/14.
  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:
Novartis Consumer Health
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Myoflex (trolamine salicylate) 10%, Pain Relieving Cream, a) 2-oz tube, b) 4-oz. tube, OTC. The firm name on the label is Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) 10086783, 10088745, 10088746, 10090537, 10093867, 10093868, 10098162, 10098541, 10098542, 10102311, 10109145, 10109146, 10120111, 10122759, and 10122760, Exp 3/13 to 9/14; b) 10086785, 10088747, 10088748, 10090538, 10093869, 10093870, 10098160, 10098161, 10098540, 10099841, 10104146, 10109143, 10109144, 10111501, 10115614, 10120112, 10121759, 10122698, 10122757, and 10122758, Exp 3/13 to 10/14.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-207-2013

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