FDA recall D-299-2013

Product

Pentrexcilina (acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine HCl) tablets, 20-count tablets per carton, Distributed by: Laboratorios Norimex Co., San Diego, CA 92154, UPC 0 91965 02002 8.

Reason for recall

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Pentrexcilina Tablets and Pentrexcilina Liquid are being recalled because the product labels are misleading because they may be confused with Pentrexyl, a prescription antibiotic used to treat respiratory illnesses in Mexico.

Distribution

Nationwide

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2013-04-12

Report date

2013-05-01

Termination date

2013-08-22

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

San Diego, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-299-2013