Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP, 100mg/10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottles, PAI Pharmaceutical…
Reason Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles.
Maximum Strength/Non-Drowsy Tussin DM Adult Maximum Strength, Cough Cold, Dextromethorphan HBr, USP, 10 mg (Cough Suppressant) , Guaifenesin, USP, 200 mg (Expectorant), 4, 8 fl oz bottles , OTC only, labeled as A) CareOne 8 fl oz bottle, Distributed by American Sales Company, Lancaster, NY 14086, UPC 341520339677, B) Our Family 4 fl oz bottle, Distributed by Nash Finch Company, NFC Brands, MPLS, MN 55435, UPC 070253579523, C) Premier Value 4, 8 fl oz bottle, Distributed by Chain Drug Consortium, LLC., Boca Raton, FL 33431, 4 fl oz UPC 840986024719; 8 fl oz UPC 840986024726, NDC 68016-177-XX, D) Rexall 4 fl oz bottle, Packaged for Dolencorp, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, UPC 715256714044, E) Safeway 4 fl oz, Distributed by Safeway INC, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, UPC 321130763581; F) Select Brand 4, 8 fl oz, Distributed by Select Brand Distributers, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, 4 fl oz UPC 015127024303; 8 fl oz UPC 015127024310.
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Reason Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Reason CGMP Deviations: Released product should have been rejected.
Reason Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Reason Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Reason Crystallization: Lack of uniformity - a change in texture, chunky, grainy, and small crystal substances inside the bottles.
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