PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (NDC 0067-6279-35) (UPC 3 0067-0343-35 4); b) 65-count (NDC 0067-6279-65) (UPC 3 0067-0343-65 1); and c) 90-count (NDC 0067-6279-90) (UPC 3 0067-0343-90 3) tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.

Reported: August 28, 2013 Initiated: August 6, 2013 #D-905-2013

Product Description

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (NDC 0067-6279-35) (UPC 3 0067-0343-35 4); b) 65-count (NDC 0067-6279-65) (UPC 3 0067-0343-65 1); and c) 90-count (NDC 0067-6279-90) (UPC 3 0067-0343-90 3) tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
3,451,224 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada, and Panama.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (NDC 0067-6279-35) (UPC 3 0067-0343-35 4); b) 65-count (NDC 0067-6279-65) (UPC 3 0067-0343-65 1); and c) 90-count (NDC 0067-6279-90) (UPC 3 0067-0343-90 3) tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 3,451,224 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 28, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-905-2013.