US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 25, 2014 (12 years ago)

PediaCare brand DAY & NIGHT Value Pack DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (dextromethorphan HBr 5…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Precipitate; small amounts of diphenhydramine precipitated out of solution

What was recalled

PediaCare brand DAY & NIGHT Value Pack DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg and Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg) and NIGHTTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold (diphenhydramine HCl 6.25 mg and phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg), 4 FL oz (118 mL) bottles, one each of DAYTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM Cold, Distributed by Medtech Products, Inc., Tarrytown, NY --- UPC 814832013523

Recalling firm
Prestige Brands Holdings
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1353-2014

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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