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FDA recalls of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
FDA drug recalls cover prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, biologic and gene therapies, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (the raw drug substances that manufacturers compound into finished products). Recall classifications follow the same Class I / II / III system as food, and most published recalls are Class II — the product is unlikely to cause permanent harm but doesn't meet specification.
The most common reasons for a drug recall are out-of-specification potency or dissolution (the active ingredient is present in too high or too low a dose), microbial contamination, particulate matter in injectables, mix-ups during packaging where bottles end up with the wrong tablets, and nitrosamine impurities in certain drug classes. Many drug recalls are at the lot level — the manufacturer's whole product line is still safe to use, but specific production lots are pulled.
If a recall affects your medication: don't stop taking it on your own. Call your prescriber or pharmacist before doing anything. Stopping a prescribed drug abruptly can be more dangerous than the issue prompting the recall. Most drug-recall remedies route through the dispensing pharmacy, who'll either swap your supply for an unaffected lot or coordinate a refund with the manufacturer.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling MY CHOICE Levonorgestrel Tablets due to storage temperature deviations that may affect product efficacy. The tablets were distributed nationwide between April 30 and June 10, 2022.
Family Dollar Stores recalls Good Sense Sore Throat Spray Cherry 6 FL OZ due to CGMP deviations involving improper storage temperature conditions. The product was distributed nationwide from April 30, 2022 through June 10, 2022.
Family Dollar recalls two bisacodyl laxative products (SKUs 902449 and 915221) distributed to specific stores from April to June 2022 due to storage temperature deviations affecting product quality.
Three baby ointment products (Desitin Creamy, Baby Love, Desitin Maximum Strength) were recalled from Family Dollar Stores for being stored outside recommended temperature conditions. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Midlab Incorporated is recalling Maxim Instant Foam Hand Sanitizer nationwide. The product was manufactured using expired benzalkonium chloride, potentially compromising effectiveness.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling QP Cold Multi-Symptom Day/Night medication distributed April 30–June 10, 2022, to select stores because the product was held at incorrect temperatures. Consumers should return the product to the store for a refund.
Multiple aspirin products sold at Family Dollar Stores have been recalled due to storage temperature deviations during distribution from April 30 through June 10, 2022.
Family Dollar Stores recalls Disney Licensed Anti Bac Wipes and Antibacterial Wipes due to storage temperature deviations. The products were distributed nationwide to Family Dollar stores from April 30 through June 10, 2022.
Family Dollar's Guardian Antacid products were held outside appropriate storage temperatures, prompting an FDA Class II recall. Consumers should stop using affected products.
Family Dollar is recalling multiple ibuprofen products, including MOTRIN and GOOD SENSE brands, due to improper storage temperature conditions at distribution facilities from April through June 2022.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling READY IN CASE MICON 7 DAY and 3 DAY COMBO PACK products distributed April 30 through June 10, 2022, because they were stored outside appropriate temperature conditions. Consumers should stop using these products and return them to Family Dollar.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling specific Blistex Lip Medex products (SKUs 906120 and 998852) distributed April to June 2022 due to storage outside proper temperature conditions during distribution.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling QP Motion Sickness Tablet 8 CT (SKU 901583) packages distributed nationwide from April 30 to June 10, 2022, due to improper storage temperature conditions.
Zarbee's Naturals baby cough syrup has been recalled due to storage temperature deviations at Family Dollar stores between April and June 2022.
Vicks VapoRub and Swan Medicated Chest Rub products from Family Dollar Stores are being recalled due to improper storage temperature conditions during their distribution.
Multiple bismuth-based antacid products distributed by Family Dollar Stores are being recalled due to storage temperature deviations that violate manufacturing standards. No illnesses have been reported.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling three allergy medication products that were stored outside appropriate temperature ranges, violating Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling two acne treatment products due to storage condition deviations. The products were held outside appropriate temperature ranges.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling Hydrogen Peroxide 16 oz. and 32 oz. bottles distributed from April 30 to June 10, 2022 due to storage outside required temperature ranges. Products have SKUs 909221 and 901675.
Family Dollar is recalling four OTC cough and mucus relief medications that were stored outside appropriate temperature conditions.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling Vaseline Eczema Calming Therapy Cream (6.8 oz) distributed nationwide from April 30 to June 10, 2022, because the product was held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions in violation of CGMP requirements.
Mylanta Max Strength Classic flavor antacid (12 fl oz, SKU 999844) has been recalled due to improper storage temperature conditions. The product was distributed nationwide to Family Dollar Stores from April 30 to June 10, 2022.
Family Dollar sleep aid products were distributed outside proper temperature storage conditions. Consumers should stop using affected products and consult their healthcare provider if concerned.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling multiple hand sanitizer products distributed from April 30 through June 10, 2022, that were stored outside appropriate temperature conditions. This manufacturing deviation may affect product efficacy.
Family Dollar Stores is recalling Ready In Case rubbing alcohol and isopropyl alcohol products due to improper storage temperature conditions. The recall affects four SKUs distributed nationwide.
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