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Health product recall

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength

Starting date:
January 31, 2013
Posting date:
March 1, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-23759

Recalled Products

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength

Reason

The child-resistant feature of the bottle cap may not function properly, enabling the cap to be removed when the tamper-evident seal is still in place.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada.

Affected products

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02357232
Dosage form

Liquid

Strength

Acetaminophen 325mg/5mL
Menthol 20mg/5mL
Guaifenesin 200mg/5mL

Lot or serial number

All lots with expiry dates up to November 2014

Companies
Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc.
Suite 205, West Tower 2233 Argentia Road
Mississauga
L5N 2X7
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
The Buckley's Company
205 - 2233 Argentia Rd, West Tower
Mississauga
L5N 2X7
Ontario
CANADA