Medique Pain-Off (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID*) 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg) Tablets, package...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0390-2022 — Class II — December 6, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0390-2022 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | December 6, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Medique Products |
| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 16,630,118 tablets |
Product Description
Medique Pain-Off (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID*) 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg) Tablets, packaged in 2-count Tablets per Unit Dose Packet, packaged as a) 200-count Tablets (100 x 2) Unit Dose packets per carton, UPC 3 47682 22847 7, Reorder #22847; b) 500-count Tablets (250 x 2) Unit Dose packets per carton, UPC 3 47682 22813 2, Reorder #22813; c) 100-count Tablets (50 x 2) Unit Dose packets per carton, UPC 3 47682 22833 0, Reorder #22833; d) 24-count Tablets (12 x 2) Unit Dose packets per carton, UPC 3 47682 22864 4, Reorder #22864; Manufactured for Medique Products, Fort Myers, FL 33967.
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: manufacturer recalled after an FDA inspection noted that these products were not manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide in the USA
Lot / Code Information
Lots: (packet lot, carton lot) a) 7062, 10611 Exp. 05/2023; 7062, 10110 Exp. 05/2023; 7062, 10067 Exp. 05/2023; 6414, 07378 Exp. 04/2022; 6700, 08047 Exp. 10/2022; 6152, 05553 Exp. 10/2022; 6239, 07120 Exp. 12/2021; 6239, 06504 Exp. 12/2021; 6152, 05737 Exp. 10/2021; 6700, 08653 Exp. 10/2022; 6330, 07217 Exp. 02/2022; 6414, 07360 Exp. 04/2022; 6749, 08717 Exp. 12/2022; 6794, 09012 Exp. 12/2022; b) 6856, 09108 Exp. 01/2023; 6867, 09460 Exp. 02/2023; 6900, 10105 Exp. 02/2023; 6749, 09139 Exp. 12/2022; 6152, 05944 Exp. 10/2021; 6152, 05483 Exp. 10/2021; 6414, 07488 Exp. 04/2022; 6493, 07662 Exp. 06/2022; 6414, 07286 Exp. 04/2022; 6493, 07709 Exp. 06/2022; 6414, 07524 Exp. 04/2022; 6330, 06728 Exp. 02/2022; 6330, 06366 Exp. 02/2022; 6239, 06503 Exp. 12/2021; 6330, 06460 Exp. 02/2022; c) 7070, 10605 Exp. 06/2023; 7063, 11089 Exp. 06/2023; 7070, 11020 Exp. 06/2023; 6867, 09545 Exp. 02/2023; 7062, 10066 Exp. 05/2023; 6749, 08650 Exp. 12/2022; 6493, 07784 Exp. 06/2022; 6493, 07920 Exp. 06/2022; 6330, 06949 Exp. 02/2022; 6239, 06945 Exp. 12/2021; 6239, 05973 Exp. 12/2021; 6152, 05687 Exp. 10/2021; 6493, 07950 Exp. 06/2022; 6493, 07825 Exp. 06/2022; d) 7062, 10265 Exp. 05/2023; 7070, 10980 Exp. 06/2023; 6867, 09607 Exp. 02/2023; 6152, 06039 Exp. 10/2021; 6330, 07121 Exp. 02/2022; 6700, 08040 Exp. 10/2022; 6493, 07985 Exp. 06/2022; 6152, 05783 Exp. 10/2021; 6749, 08866 Exp. 12/2022.
Other Recalls from Medique Products
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0389-2022 | Class II | Physicians CARE Extra Strength PAIN RELIEVER [A... | Dec 6, 2021 |
| D-0391-2022 | Class II | Extra Strength Headache (acetaminophen 250 mg, ... | Dec 6, 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the FDA's regulations governing drug manufacturing quality. A cGMP recall means the company failed to follow required manufacturing standards. This could involve inadequate testing, poor environmental controls, documentation failures, or process deviations. cGMP recalls do not always mean the product is directly harmful — in many cases, quality records are insufficient to confirm the product meets specifications. However, the FDA requires a recall because without proper documentation, product quality cannot be assured. These are often Class II or Class III recalls.
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.