Yesterday was a busy day for pharmaceutical companies. Johnson & Johnson- Merck Pharmaceuticals Company announced the urgent recall of 12,000 units of Infants’ MYLICON(R) GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. The products may be tainted with metal shards. The products were distributed nationwide after October 5, 2008. Lot numbers include:
Product
Code # 71683791111-1
Lot # SMF007
Exp 09/10
Product Infants’ Mylicon(R) Gas Relief Dye Free Non-Staining Drops 1 oz.
Code 71683791111-1 S
Lot # MF008
Exp 09/10
Product Infants’ Mylicon(R) Gas Relief Dye Free Non-Staining Drops 1 oz.
Consumers who purchased these products should immediately discontinue use, and can contact the company at 1-800-222-9435 (Monday — Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. EST) or via the internet at http://www.mylicon.com for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product and request a replacement or refund.
In other recall news, ETHEX Corporation announced the recall of five generic /non-branded products including Propafenone HCl, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Morphine sulfate and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate because the tablets were oversized. Overdosing on these medication can lead to life-threatening events such as arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) and low blood pressure. All of the products were distributed prior to May 22, 2008.
Consumers who experience any adverse reactions to these drugs should contact their physician and/or healthcare provider immediately.
Any customer inquiries related to this action should be addressed to ETHEX Customer Service at 1-800-748-1472, or fax to ETHEX Customer Service at 314-646-3751 or sent via email to: customer-service@ethex.com with representatives available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST).
