Children's Cough and Cold Medicine Recall

A pharmaceutical company issued a voluntary recall of several brands of children's cough and cold medicine. 

 Perrigo Company announced they are recalling two batches of its children's guaifenesin grape liquid and three batches of its children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid. They are both sold in 4 oz. bottles by several brands. According to a release, the recall was initiated after it was found the dosage cups included with the products had incorrect markings. 

 "Use of these products according to labeled instructions with an affected dosing cup is unlikely to result in serious side effects, and no reports related to overdose have been received to date. Consumers should be aware that an overdose of Guaifenesin DM may cause hyper excitability, rapid eye movements, changes in muscle reflexes, ataxia, dystonia, hallucinations, stupor, and coma. Other effects have included nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, irregular heartbeat, seizures, respiratory depression, and death." 

 The over-the-counter products used for treating coughs and colds were sold nationwide under brands including Kroger, CVS, Dollar General, and Rite-Aid.

A few of the recalled products

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Recalled lots, along with their corresponding branded labels, are listed below:

GUAIFENESIN GRAPE LIQ 4 OZ

Label	Lot number	Expiry
H.E.B	5LK0592	08/2017
CVS	5MK0340	08/2017

GUAIFENESIN DM CHRY LIQ 4 OZ

Label	Lot number	Expiry
Sunmark	5LK0528, 5LK0630	03/2017
Rite-Aid	5LK0528, 5LK0630	03/2017
Topcare	5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779	03/2017
Kroger	5LK0528, 5LK0630	03/2017
GoodSense	5LK0528	03/2017
Dollar General	5LK0630	03/2017
Care One	5LK0630	03/2017
CVS	5LK0630	03/2017

For more information regarding this voluntary recall directly from Perrigo click here. 

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