NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) 10094895, Exp 7/31/2013; 10098586, Exp 9/30/2013; 10104820, Exp 12/31/2013; 10109982, Exp 2/28/2014; 10110876, Exp 3/31/2014; 10114393, Exp 5/31/2014; 10119851, Exp 7/31/2014; 10122313, Exp 9/30/2014; b) 10097661, Exp 8/31/2013; 10099912, Exp 9/30/2013; 10105539, Exp 12/31/2013; 10109980, Exp 2/28/2014; 10114396, Exp 5/31/2014; 10119849, Exp 7/31/2014; 10122312, Exp 9/30/2014.
  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:
Novartis Consumer Health
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) 10094895, Exp 7/31/2013; 10098586, Exp 9/30/2013; 10104820, Exp 12/31/2013; 10109982, Exp 2/28/2014; 10110876, Exp 3/31/2014; 10114393, Exp 5/31/2014; 10119851, Exp 7/31/2014; 10122313, Exp 9/30/2014; b) 10097661, Exp 8/31/2013; 10099912, Exp 9/30/2013; 10105539, Exp 12/31/2013; 10109980, Exp 2/28/2014; 10114396, Exp 5/31/2014; 10119849, Exp 7/31/2014; 10122312, Exp 9/30/2014.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-757-2014

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