US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 2, 2019 (7 years ago)

CVS Health Children's Allergy Relief Liquid Medication Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Recall as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with the bacteria B. cepacia.

What was recalled

CVS Health Children's Allergy Relief Liquid Medication Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL Oral Solution Antihistamine Mixed Berry Flavor 20 Single-Use 0.17 fl. oz. (5 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 69842-261-01, UPC 050428597156

Recalling firm
Unipharma, Llc.
NDC code
69842-261-01
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1300-2019

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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