Children's cough syrup recalled

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  • 82nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Perrigo Company announced the recall of certain dosing cups by its supplier; they have initiated a voluntary product recall in 2 batches of its children's guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and 3 batches of its children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/5 ml) sold in 4 oz. bottles with dosage cup in a box under multiple store brand product names. 

Some packages contain an oral dosing cup with incorrect dose markings.

 

Store brands include: Sunmark, Rite-Aid, Topcare, Kroger, GoodSense, Dollar General, and Care One CVS.

 

Consumers should be aware that an overdose of guaifenesin DM may cause a range of side effects from nausea, vomiting, to rapid eye movements and changes in muscle reflexes.  Therefore, an extreme overdose in at risk populations may need medical intervention, but in most cases adverse health consequences are temporary and reversible. 

Visit http://mucusreliefrecall.com to see more side effects and health hazards.

 

Public health confirmed Sheppard AFB facilities does not carry these products for sale and no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

 

Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact Perrigo, toll free, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, at 1-888-345-0479.  For further questions please contact 82d AMDS Public Health Flight at (940) 676-1874/3052.

Senior Airman Joseph Middleton and Airman Shayne Collins contributed to this report.