PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Maximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2084-24.

Reported: January 22, 2014 Initiated: May 15, 2013 #D-740-2014

Product Description

Maximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2084-24.

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
38,856/24-caplet package
Distribution
Distribution was made nationwide and foriegn distribution was made--Mexicio, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2084-24.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 38,856/24-caplet package.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 22, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-740-2014.