Published January 16. 2016 09:00AM
Perrigo Company of Dublin, Ireland, announced this week that it has initiated a voluntary product recall in the U.S. to the retail level of two batches of its children's guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and three batches of its children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 mL) sold in 4-ounce bottles with dosage cup in a box under the store brand products nationwide at Rite Aid, Dollar General and CVS stores.
This recall is being initiated because some packages contain an oral dosing cup with incorrect dose markings.Consumers should be aware that an overdose of guaifenesin DM may cause hyper excitability, rapid eye movements, changes in muscle reflexes, ataxia, dystonia, hallucinations, stupor and coma.Consumers should check their product if they have it at mucusreliefrecall.com.For more information call Perrigo, toll free, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 888-345-0479.Consumers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have any questions, or if they or their children experience any problem that could possibly be related to this drug product.