PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).

Reported: January 29, 2014 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #D-757-2014

Product Description

NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Distribution
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NeoCitran Extra Strength (acetaminophen 650 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg, ascorbic acid 5 mg) powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Extra Strength Nighttime Total 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 10063 0) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Cough, Cold & Flu (UPC 0 58478 47363 5).. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-757-2014.