Perrigo Company, the world’s largest supplier of store-branded over-the-counter medications, has voluntarily recalled two batches of children’s cough syrup due to a dangerous defect which can lead to an overdose. If you or your child has suffered due to dangerous, defective, or poorly labeled medication, contact our Los Angeles product liability attorneys today to learn how we can help.
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A Risk Of Overdose
The issue with these syrups is not with the medication itself, but instead with the labeling on the packaging. The dosing cups included with the affected batches do not properly represent the recommended dose for the medication, creating the potential for an accidental overdose.
An overdose may result a number of side effects, including:
- Hyper excitability
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid eye movements
- Coma
- Changes in muscle reflexes
- Respiratory depression
- Arrhythmia
- Seizures
The Affected Batches
The batches affected by the recall are carried in at least 9 stores, and are all sold under the store-brand name. The affected products are as follows:
Guaifenesin Grape Liquid (4 oz.)
Label | Lot number | Expiration |
H.E.B | 5LK0592 | 08/2017 |
CVS | 5MK0340 | 08/2017 |
Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid (4 oz.)
Label | Lot number | Expiration |
Sunmark | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
Rite-Aid | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
Topcare | 5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779 | 03/2017 |
Kroger | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
GoodSense | 5LK0528 | 03/2017 |
Dollar General | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
Care One | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
CVS | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
Call (866) 884-1717 To Pursue Justice
While Perrigo has acted responsibly in voluntarily recalling these products, many other pharmaceutical manufacturers are not so quick to act. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a defective or poorly labeled medication, call our firm today.
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