Guaifenesin Grape liquid 100 mg/5 mL, packaged in 4oz. bottles, co-packaged with a dosing cup in ...

FDA Drug Recall #D-0586-2016 — Class II — January 8, 2016

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-0586-2016
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated January 8, 2016
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Perrigo Company PLC
Location Allegan, MI
Product Type Drugs
Quantity N/A

Product Description

Guaifenesin Grape liquid 100 mg/5 mL, packaged in 4oz. bottles, co-packaged with a dosing cup in a carton and sold under the following: a) H.E.B. Mucus Relief, Children's Guaifenesin, Expectorant, Age 4+, Grape Flavor, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Made for: H.E.B. San Antonio, TX 78204, NDC 37808-288-26; b) CVS, Children's Mucus Relief Chest Congestion, Guaifenesin, Expectorant, Alcohol free, Gluten free, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, For Ages 4 to 12 Years, Grape Flavor Liquid, Dosage Cup Included, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, 02895, NDC 59779-288-26.

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: Firm recalled Guaifenesin liquid and Guaifenesin DM liquid due incorrect dose markings on the dosing cups.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

Lot / Code Information

Lot #s: 5MK0340, 5LK0592, Exp 08/17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately. For Class I recalls, this is urgent. For Class II or III recalls, consult your doctor before stopping — abruptly discontinuing certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications) can be more harmful than continuing while arranging a replacement. Check whether the recall applies to your specific lot number and expiration date. Return the product to your pharmacy and report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.