Recalls

RB Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Cold, Flu and Sinus Over-the-counter Medications


Parsippany, NJ-(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015.  RB (formerly Reckitt Benckiser) has recalled certain lots of liquid bottles of MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® Night Time Cold & Flu; MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® Cold & Sinus; MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® Severe Congestion & Cough and MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat because the over-the-counter medications, which correctly label the product on the front of the bottle and lists all active ingredients, may not have the correct corresponding drug facts label on the back. This recall was due to a confirmed report from a retailer.

This mislabeling could cause the consumer to be unaware of side effects and/or risks associated with the ingestion of certain product ingredients which include Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and/or Diphenhydramine. The voluntary recall is being issued nationwide as a precautionary measure to ensure our consumers have all relevant facts and warnings for the active ingredients contained in the bottle.

Consumers could take a product with undeclared levels of Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and/or Diphenhydramine. Consumers would not be adequately warned of side effects which could potentially lead to health complications requiring urgent medical intervention, particularly in the case of acetaminophen use in people with liver impairment, taking three or more alcoholic drinks or when taking other medicines containing this active ingredient without consulting a doctor.

RB is notifying its distributors and customers by direct correspondence. As a precautionary measure, RB is asking consumers to responsibly dispose of any unused product in accordance with the following recommended guidance for drug disposal in your household trash:

Mix liquid medicines with an unpalatable substance such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds;

Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag; and

Throw the container in your household trash. Consumers who have purchased this product can also contact the RB MUCINEX FAST-MAX recall toll free number at 1-888-943-4215 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m eastern standard time with any questions or to speak with a representative, and should refer to our website, www.mucinex.com/recall for the accurate related drug facts information. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

List of Potentially Impacted Batches

Product Name LOT NUMBER Expiry
Mucinex Fast-MAX Night Time Cold & Flu Liq MNT0004 7/31/2016
MNT0003 7/31/2016
MNT0005 7/31/2016
MNT0006 7/31/2016
MNT0007 7/31/2016
MNT0008 7/31/2016
MNT0009 7/31/2016
MNT0010 7/31/2016
MNT0012 7/31/2016
MNT0013 7/31/2016
MNT0011 7/31/2016
MNT0014 10/31/2016
MNT0015 10/31/2016
MNT0017 10/31/2016
MNT0016 10/31/2016
MNT0016 10/31/2016
AA080 1/31/2017
MNT0018 11/30/2016
MNT0019 11/30/2016
MNT0020 12/31/2016
MNT0021 12/31/2016
MNT0022 12/31/2016
MNT0023 12/31/2016
MNT0024 12/31/2016
MNT0025 12/31/2016
AA037 12/31/2017
AA060 12/30/1940
AA080 1/31/2017
AA097 1/31/2017
 
Mucinex Fast Max Cold & Sinus Liquid MCS0020 7/31/2016
MCS0021 7/31/2016
MCS0019 7/31/2016
MCS0022 8/31/2016
MCS0023 8/31/2016
MCS0024 9/30/2016
MCS0025 9/30/2016
MCS0026 9/30/2016
MCS0027 11/30/2016
MCS0028 10/31/2016
MCS0029 10/31/2016
MCS0030 12/31/2016
MCS0031 12/31/2016
MCS0032 12/31/2016
MCS0033 12/31/2016
 
Mcinex FastMax Severe Congestion&Cough Liq MSC0049 8/31/2016
MSC0050 8/31/2016
MSC0051 8/31/2016
MSC0052 8/31/2016
MSC0053 8/31/2016
MSC0054 8/31/2016
MSC0055 8/31/2016
MSC0056 9/30/2016
MSC0057 9/30/2016
MSC0058 9/30/2016
MSC0059 10/31/2016
MSC0064 10/31/2016
MSC0066 10/30/2016
MSC0065 10/31/2016
MSC0063 10/31/2016
MSC0061 10/31/2016
MSC0062 10/31/2016
MSC0060 10/31/2016
MSC0071 11/30/2016
MSC0079 12/31/2016
MSC0067 11/30/2016
MSC0068 11/30/2016
MSC0069 11/30/2016
MSC0070 11/30/2016
MSC0071 11/30/2016
MSC0072 TBD
MSC0073 11/30/2016
MSC0074 11/30/2016
MSC0075 11/30/2016
MSC0076 11/30/2016
MSC0077 12/31/2017
MSC0078 12/31/2016
MSC0079 12/31/2016
MSC0080 12/31/2017
MSC0082 12/31/2016
 
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold,Flu & Sore Throat Liq MCF0051 7/31/2016
MCF0048 7/31/2016
MCF0052 8/31/2016
MCF0053 8/31/2016
MCF0054 8/31/2016
MCF0055 8/1/2016
MCF0056 8/31/2016
MCF0057 8/31/2016
MCF0058 8/31/2016
MCF0059 10/1/2016
MCF0060 8/31/2016
MCF0061 8/31/2016
MCF0062 8/31/2016
MCF0063 9/30/2016
MCF0064 9/30/2016
MCF0065 9/30/2016
MCF0066 9/30/2016
MCF0067 9/30/2016
MCF0068 9/30/2016
MCF0070 10/31/2016
MCF0069 10/1/2016
MCF0071 10/31/2016
MCF0072 10/31/2016
MCF0073 10/31/2016
MCF0074 10/31/2016
MCF0075 10/31/2016
MCF0076 10/31/2016
MCF0077 10/31/2016
MDM0044 11/30/2016
 
MUCINEX FAST-MAX  Liquid combination – Day Night Severe Cold and Night-Time Cold & Flu. 3O00726865 8/20/2015
WO00726864 6/30/2016
WO00737979 1/31/2017
WO00740405 1/31/2017
WO00706571 7/31/2016
WO00707442 7/31/2016
WO00707443 7/31/2016
WO00707444 7/31/2016
WO00707822 7/31/2016
WO00709953 7/31/2016
WO00709955 6/30/2016
WO00720780 7/31/2016
WO00721052 7/31/2016
WO00721170 7/31/2016
WO00721171 7/31/2016
 
MUCINEX FAST-MAX  Liquid combination packs – Daytime Severe Congestion & Cough Nighttime Cold& Flu WO00721174 9/30/2016
WO00721177 10/31/2016
WO00726860 10/31/2016
WO00726862 6/30/2016
WO00726952 8/31/2016
WO00728861 6/30/2016
WO00728878 7/31/2016
WO00728879 9/30/2016
WO00707825 5/31/2016
WO00713226 7/31/2016
WO00715310 6/30/2016
WO00715505 7/31/2016

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Photo: Product Labels

Recalled Product Photos Are Also Available on FDA’s Flickr Photostream.

Source: fda.gov


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