PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Theraflu Exte (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 10 mg) powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812881) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814595), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A., DE C.V., Mexico.

Reported: January 29, 2014 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #D-762-2014

Product Description

Theraflu Exte (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 10 mg) powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812881) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814595), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A., DE C.V., Mexico.

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?
Theraflu Exte (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 20 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 10 mg) powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812881) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814595), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A., DE C.V., Mexico.. 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-762-2014.