More Than 125 Lots of Mucinex Recalled

On Tuesday, RB, formerly Reckitt Benckiser, announced that it is recalling more than 125 lots of Mucinex.

These specific iterations of Mucinex are being recalled:

• Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu;
• Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus;
• Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough; and
• Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.

The recall is due to a retailer report. While labeling on the front of the product is correct, the label that contains drug facts on the back may not be the corresponding label.

“This mislabeling could cause the consumer to be unaware of side effects and/or risks associated with the ingestion of certain product ingredients which include acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, phenylephrine and/or diphenhydramine,” according to the statement.

For a full list of the lot numbers and expiration dates of the products being recalled, click here.

The company is asking that the medication be disposed of in household trash as follows:

• Mix liquid medicines with an unpalatable substance such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds;
• Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag; and
• Put the container in household trash.

--Stephanie Vaccaro

Reference:

1. RB. RB issues voluntary recall of liquid bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu; Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus; Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough and Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat due to undeclared levels of acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, phenylephrine and/or diphenhydramine [press release]. www.fda.gov. 2015 Apr 21.