Panadol Extra Strength (GlaxoSmithKline) – dissolution failure (2015)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Panadol (acetaminophen) Extra Strength, 500 mg, a) 30 count (UPC 1-03-53100-91070-8, NDC 0135-0135-02), b) 60 count (UPC 1-03-53100-91080-7, NDC 0135-0135-03) and c) 100 count (UPC 1-03-53100-91090-6, NDC 0135-0135-04) bottles, Distributed by: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare L.P, Moon Township, PA 15108
Brand
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) 13034 exp 10/31/15, 13222 and 13337 exp 11/30/15, 13611 and 13760 exp 2/29/15, 13953 exp 4/30/16, and 14542 exp 1/31/17, b) BT10114001 and BT10115001A exp 2/1/18, 13316 and 13438 exp 11/30/15 and 13880 exp 2/29/16, c) 13298 exp 11/30/15 and 13759 exp 4/30/16
Products Sold
a) 13034 exp 10/31/15, 13222 and 13337 exp 11/30/15, 13611 and 13760 exp 2/29/15, 13953 exp 4/30/16, and 14542 exp 1/31/17; b) BT10114001 and BT10115001A exp 2/1/18, 13316 and 13438 exp 11/30/15 and 13880 exp 2/29/16; c) 13298 exp 11/30/15 and 13759 exp 4/30/16
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare is recalling Panadol (acetaminophen) Extra Strength, 500 mg, a) 30 count (UPC 1-03-53100-91070-8, NDC 0135-0135-0 due to Failed Dissolution Specifications. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
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