Several common brand name medications are being recalled in Canada, the US and 10 other countries after it was determined that some bottles may have a higher concentration of the active ingredient than indicated on the bottle. In Canada, all bottles of Children’s Motrin and Infant Motrin are being recalled, as well as Children’s Tylenol Cough and Runny Nose suspension liquid. In other countries, children’s versions of Benedryl, Zyrtec, Tylenol and Tylenol Plus are being recalled as well.
The FDA called the chance of medical problems “remote” but advises parents to stop using the medications as a precaution. It suggested generic brands as an alternative in the meantime. If a child has recently taken the medication and is exhibiting “unexpected symptoms” parents should consult a medical professional.
Parents can check the McNeil Product Recall website for details. As a note, I’m a little frustrated that it doesn’t say anywhere that I can find what to do with the recalled meds. If anyone has more information, please post it in the comment section. If I’m able to find more information (I’ll check with my pharmacist-mom) I’ll post an update.
Take it back to the pharmacy so they can dispose of it safely.
I'm planning on returning it to the store I bought it from.
Hmm sounds like we soluhd get our girls together. My 2 year old woke up complaining of a headache this morning said she needed to go to the doctor even let me take her temperature. No fever but I was worried whether it was her ears last time she had an ear infection that was her complaint. But then I told her that her friends were coming to play in the baby pool and we’d have to cancel and she suddenly felt better. But she woke up from her nap complaining that her ear hurt I wasn’t sure if it was real or just the power of suggestion from this morning’s conversation then she told me she needed to go to the doctor to get a lollipop to feel better. Aha! She really just wants a lollipop and my daughter is willing to submit to go to the doctor just to get a lollipop.But I’m still not completely sure. So she’s having a lollipop and we have a 4:50 doctor’s appointment. She will not get a lollipop at the doctor anymore. I’m hoping this will cure my boy who cried wolf who probably does not really have anything wrong at all.[]