Children’s Cough Syrup Recalled for Dosing Errors

Two batches of children’s guaifenesin grape (100mg/5 mL) and three batches of guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 ml) children’s cough syrup recalled for dosing errors. The cough syrup, made by the Perrigo Company, comes in four-ounce bottles with a dosing cup. The company announced the recall due to errors in how the dosing cup was marked. The errors could lead to overdoses.

Two batches of children’s guaifenesin grape (100mg/5 mL) and three batches of guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 ml) children’s cough syrup recalled for dosing errors. The cough syrup, made by the Perrigo Company, comes in four-ounce bottles with a dosing cup. The company announced the recall due to errors in how the dosing cup was marked. The errors could lead to overdoses.

Perrigo’s cough syrup is sold under several brand names, usually store brands of American grocery and drug stores. The list of affected stores, lot numbers and expiration dates is below.

Perigo’s Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa issued a statement regarding the voluntary recall:

“There have been no reports of adverse events to Perrigo as a result of the incorrect dosage markings. Perrigo is taking this action to maintain the highest possible product quality standards for our retail customers and consumers. We are taking this action because it is the right thing to do.”

While using the cough syrup with the mismarked dosing cup according to the instructions is unlikely to produce serious side effects, customers who have an affected product are being advised to discard the dosing cup and cough syrup.

Perrigo is making arrangements for the return of all the recalled cough syrup and is contacting its distributors via verbal and e-mail methods with a follow-up formal notice sent via FedEd. Distributors and retailers are being instructed to cease distribution and sales of affected products and return them to the company.

If you have questions about this recall, Perrigo invites you to call 888-645-0479.

Sources:

Dosage Cup Error in Cough Syrup from Perrigo Leads to Recall

Dosing Error Prompts Children’s Cough Syrup Recall

Perrigo Initiates Voluntary Product Recall in the U.S. Of Children’s Guaifenesin Grape Liquid and Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid Due to a Potential Defect with the Dosage Cup