{"id":10385,"date":"2010-05-04T03:04:20","date_gmt":"2010-05-04T08:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=10385"},"modified":"2010-05-04T03:46:08","modified_gmt":"2010-05-04T08:46:08","slug":"health-alert-nationwide-over-the-counter-drug-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/05\/04\/health-alert-nationwide-over-the-counter-drug-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Alert: Nationwide Over-the-Counter Drug Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nationalwide Recall
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health Alert: Nationwide Over-the-Counter Drug Recall
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

FDA issues “stop using” alert on certain over the counter Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Risk news rating: Severe<\/p>\n

FDA provides consumer advice following recall of products for infants and
\nchildren<\/p>\n

FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products.<\/p>\n

List of products
\nThe products include certain liquid infant’s and children’s Tylenol, Motrin,
\nZyrtec, and Benadryl products. For a complete list of recalled products,
\nplease see the recall notice and list of products.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.emergencyemail.org\/newsemergency\/anmviewer.asp?a=504&z=29<\/a><\/p>\n

Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration
\n(FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is implementing a voluntary recall of
\ninfant and children?s liquid products due to manufacturing deficiencies
\nwhich may affect quality, purity or potency. Following McNeil?s recall
\nannouncement on Friday evening, the FDA is providing additional advice to
\nconsumers.<\/p>\n

“We want to be certain that consumers discontinue using these products and
\nthat they know what to do if they have concerns about a specific product,”
\nsaid Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. “While the
\npotential for serious health problems is remote, Americans deserve
\nmedications that are safe, effective and of the highest quality. We are
\ninvestigating the products and facilities associated with this recall and
\nwill provide updates as we learn more.”<\/p>\n

What products are affected by this recall?<\/strong>
\nThe products include certain liquid infant?s and children?s Tylenol, Motrin,
\nZyrtec, and Benadryl products. For a complete list of recalled products,
\nplease see the recall notice and list of products1.<\/p>\n

Why were these products recalled?<\/strong>
\nMcNeil Consumer Healthcare is initiating this voluntary recall because some
\nof these products may not meet required quality standards. As a
\nprecautionary measure, parents and caregivers should not administer these
\nproducts to their children. Some of the products included in the recall may
\ncontain a higher concentration of active ingredient than specified; others
\ncontain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing
\nrequirements; and others may contain tiny particles. While the potential for
\nserious medical events is remote, FDA advises consumers who have purchased
\nthese recalled products to discontinue use.<\/p>\n

What can I use instead of the recalled products?<\/strong>
\nThere are a number of other products on the market, including generic
\nversions of the recalled products, which are intended for use in infants and
\nchildren and are not affected by the recall. FDA recommends that you check
\nthe labeling of these products. If you have any questions, you should
\ndiscuss this with your pharmacist or other health care professional. FDA
\ndoes not anticipate that there will be a shortage of alternative products.<\/p>\n

Can I give my child adult strength Tylenol or Motrin products that are not
\nbeing recalled?<\/strong>
\nNo. Consumers should not give drug products to infants and children that are
\nnot intended for those age groups. This could result in serious harm.<\/p>\n

What should I do if I have some of the medication at home?<\/strong>
\nFDA recommends that consumers stop using these products.
\nFor further instructions, see McNeil?s website at:
\n http:\/\/www.mcneilproductrecall.com<\/a><\/p>\n

I gave my child some of the medication. What do I do? Is my child at risk?<\/strong>
\nAccording to the information the FDA has received at this time, the
\npotential for serious medical problems is remote. If your child exhibits any
\nunexpected symptoms after use of any of the recalled products, contact your
\nhealth care professional.<\/p>\n

If I think my child may be having an adverse reaction to one of the
\nproducts involved in this recall, who should I notify?<\/strong>
\nAdverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these
\nproducts may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program
\neither online, by regular mail, or by fax, using the contact information at
\nthe bottom of this sheet. The agency asks health care professionals and
\nconsumers to report any adverse reactions to the FDA?s MedWatch Program by
\nfax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane,
\nRockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at
\n http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Safety\/MedWatch\/HowToReport\/default.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Source:
\n http:\/\/www.emergencyemail.org\/newsemergency\/anmviewer.asp?a=503&z=43<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nationalwide Recall Health Alert: Nationwide Over-the-Counter Drug Recall FDA issues “stop using” alert on certain over the counter Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products Risk news rating: Severe FDA provides consumer advice following recall of products for infants and children…<\/p>\n

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