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FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-016-66, UPC 63824-01665-8

Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: April 15, 2015 #D-1365-2015

Product Description

Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-016-66, UPC 63824-01665-8

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Units Affected
379,284 Bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Parsippany, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-016-66, UPC 63824-01665-8. Recalled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Units affected: 379,284 Bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 2, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-1365-2015.