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Recall on Kids' Tylenol Motrin Zyrtec Benadryl

29 points by jamesbressi 16y ago

The NDC numbers are listed for all the over-the-counter meds that are no good (they are hard to find on the box or bottle).

robak 16y ago
Diphenhydramine which is an active ingredient in Benadryl is dangerous. It really is. One of the rencent government studies linked diphenhydramine to 26 deaths in children just last year. When I got bad allergy reaction to shrimp in January and had a few bumps on my skin I ended up at the ER. Allergy to shrimp was nothing compared to what Benadryl did to me. One pill of it is sufficient to put my blood pressure from regular to 180/100, pulse over 100, seizures, heart palpitations and difficulty breathing. And guess what doctors do when they see that when you have an allergic reaction? Of course administer more Benadryl! Benadryl is old 1st generation anti-histamine from 1943. We have 3rd generation anti-histamines on the market now. Why would anyone put something as dangerous as diphenhydramine in their system, I don't understand. But be careful with this medicine.
jamesbressi 16y ago
The NDC numbers are listed for all the over-the-counter meds that are no good (FYI - they are hard to find on the box or bottle when trying to figure out if you have a bad batch).
jamesbressi 16y ago
Here is the copy and paste of all recalled OTC children medicines. Sorry for the all-caps, it comes from the bulletin that way and I tried to format it to make it a little more readable, but believe I have failed. I did go through line-by-line to make sure that all the numbers matched up correctly. Product name is first, followed by the NDC number. Note, the NDC number is either on the box, bottle or both, typically located at the top, is written in not so easy to see font and, just as frustrating, is typically black text printed on the same color as the marketing/label color. It would be friendly if this was always printed in a white box with black text. ---------------------- TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS ---------------------- CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-144-01 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-144-15 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR is also included in JOHNSON'S Baby Relief Kit. CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. CHERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-167-01 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-143-15 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-143-30 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE - HOSPITAL ------ 50580-144-18 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.25 OZ. GRAPE - SAMPLE ------ 50580-144-40 ------------------------------ CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSIONS ------------------------------ CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 2 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR ------ 50580-123-02 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR ------ 50580-123-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-166-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. GRAPE SPLASH ------ 50580-296-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-407-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. VERY BERRY STRAWBERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-493-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 1 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR - SAMPLE ------ 50580-123-01 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR - HOSPITAL ------ 50580-123-03 ----------------------------------- CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSIONS ----------------------------------- CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COUGH & SORE THROAT CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-247-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COUGH & RUNNY NOSE CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-249-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & STUFFY NOSE GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-253-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & COUGH GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-254-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-255-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. FLU BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-386-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-387-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & ALLERGY BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-390-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-391-04 --------------------- MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS --------------------- CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-198-01 CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-198-15 CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-100-15 *CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR is also included in JOHNSON'S Baby Relief Kit. ----------------------------- CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSIONS ----------------------------- CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-184-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 2 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-601-02 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-601-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. TROPICAL PUNCH FLAVOR ------ 50580-215-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-603-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-604-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. GRAPE SAMPLE ------ 50580-603-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. BUBBLEGUM SAMPLE ------ 50580-604-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. BERRY SAMPLE ------ 50580-601-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY HOSPITAL ------ 50580-601-50 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-902-04 ------------------------------------ CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC LIQUIDS IN BOTTLES ------------------------------------ CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM SYRUP ------ 50580-721-04 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC DYE FREE 4 OZ. GRAPE SYRUP ------ 50580-730-04 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 0.5 OZ. GRAPE ------ 50580-730-15 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 0.5 OZ. BUBBLEGUM ------ 50580-721-15 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 2 X 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM LIQUID ------ 50580-721-08 ---------------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S BENADRYL ALLERGY LIQUIDS IN BOTTLES ---------------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S BENADRYL ALLERGY 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVORED LIQUID ------ 50580-535-04
jrockway 16y ago
Fun. The only value the name brands have over generics is an assumption that they are going to put the right dose in, and not use untested ingredients. That's why you pay extra, because they are not going to fuck around with ways to cut costs. But I forgot, this is America. Buy generic, I guess...
- jacquesm 16y ago
  Assuming generics are availble. In plenty of countries generics are confiscated on import because the 'brands' have sued the manufacturers of the generics. For instance: http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/46800/eu-commissioner-designate-de-gucht-questioned-on-generic-medicine.html http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/46800/eu-commissioner-de... In lots of countries they simply are not available at all.
- ricardo 16y ago
  Those generic manufacturers have to follow the same rules and regulations as the name brand companies to sell in the US. The only difference is your putting your faith in a different company, one you may have never heard of. I'd rather put my faith in a company with a strong reputation like McNeil/J&J. At the very least I know that they'll want to preserve their reputation in the eyes of the public by keeping their product safe.
ekanes 16y ago
The NDC number seems to be a very "broad" number, (they seem to be recalling ALL of the outstanding products in these lines) as opposed to recalling some lots from some factories. That's probably good from a safety perspective, but unfortunate in terms of hassle (I'll probably be throwing away a lot of unaffected product). All of my kids' medicines were affected (9 bottles, 4 different kinds), and a friend found the same. The official site of the recall: http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/ http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/ The form to fill out if you'd like your money back: https://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/contact.inc https://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/c... I filled it out yesterday, and haven't heard a response yet. That's unfortunate, since they could at least have an auto-responder acknowledging receipt.
- jacquesm 16y ago
  > All of my kids' medicines were affected (9 bottles, 4 different kinds), and a friend found the same. 9 bottles and 4 different kinds of medication for your children ? Wow, they must be very ill then, I'm really sorry to hear that. Good luck with that!
  - jerf 16y ago
    Naw, not those medications. Basic baby loadout is: Tylenol (teething, bad colds), Benedryl (mostly "oops, guess he's allergic to that!"), Motrin (my wife appreciates that Tylenol and Motrin are processed by different parts of the body and switches between them so as not to overload one of them; perhaps excessively cautious, especially as we don't use a lot anyhow, but hey....), and gas-suppressant (Mylecon). I do not know how parents lived before gas suppressant. Well, I do, actually, and I am glad that we have these things. So much "colic" of the past is actually covered by one of these three basic medicines. (Though by no means all of it.) And, that's four. Make sure you have a supply of at least all three kinds on hand at all times, because you do not know when you will be quizzed at 3am. If you're not sure what's up, the gas suppressant seems pretty harmless (directions are roughly "Use at will not more than 20 times a day", and we've never even come close to that), followed up by one of the pain suppressants. (It may seem terrible to just squirt pain suppressant down someones throat if you're not sure that's the problem, but remember we're dealing with people who are absolutely incapable of telling you what's up... you have to guess. Also, no, we are not hiding chronic problems. It's pretty much always been teething, which our child has taken harder than some, though not particularly hard. A couple unpleasant days, then a couple of clear weeks, is the usual pattern for our kid. And honestly, side effects for occasional usage of Tylenol or Motrin are basically nil.) (Basically, what all these parenthetical are boiling down to are "If you don't have kids, I'm not interested in your theories" and "You don't have enough evidence to decide whether I'm overmedicating based on this post, so stuff it, and also see my first point." What you ought to be seeing here is someone who is actually concerned and thinking about the issues and has a lot more data about the local situation than you do. And not you specifically, jacquesm, just people in general who are always so quick to judge based on two quick paragraphs with nowhere near the necessary data to actually judge....)

29 points by jamesbressi 16y ago

The NDC numbers are listed for all the over-the-counter meds that are no good (they are hard to find on the box or bottle).

robak 16y ago

Diphenhydramine which is an active ingredient in Benadryl is dangerous. It really is. One of the rencent government studies linked diphenhydramine to 26 deaths in children just last year. When I got bad allergy reaction to shrimp in January and had a few bumps on my skin I ended up at the ER. Allergy to shrimp was nothing compared to what Benadryl did to me. One pill of it is sufficient to put my blood pressure from regular to 180/100, pulse over 100, seizures, heart palpitations and difficulty breathing. And guess what doctors do when they see that when you have an allergic reaction? Of course administer more Benadryl! Benadryl is old 1st generation anti-histamine from 1943. We have 3rd generation anti-histamines on the market now. Why would anyone put something as dangerous as diphenhydramine in their system, I don't understand. But be careful with this medicine.

jamesbressi 16y ago

The NDC numbers are listed for all the over-the-counter meds that are no good (FYI - they are hard to find on the box or bottle when trying to figure out if you have a bad batch).

jamesbressi 16y ago

Here is the copy and paste of all recalled OTC children medicines. Sorry for the all-caps, it comes from the bulletin that way and I tried to format it to make it a little more readable, but believe I have failed. I did go through line-by-line to make sure that all the numbers matched up correctly. Product name is first, followed by the NDC number. Note, the NDC number is either on the box, bottle or both, typically located at the top, is written in not so easy to see font and, just as frustrating, is typically black text printed on the same color as the marketing/label color. It would be friendly if this was always printed in a white box with black text. ---------------------- TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS ---------------------- CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-144-01 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-144-15 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR is also included in JOHNSON'S Baby Relief Kit. CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. CHERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-167-01 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-143-15 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-143-30 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. GRAPE - HOSPITAL ------ 50580-144-18 CONCENTRATED TYLENOL INFANTS' DROPS 0.25 OZ. GRAPE - SAMPLE ------ 50580-144-40 ------------------------------ CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSIONS ------------------------------ CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 2 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR ------ 50580-123-02 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR ------ 50580-123-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-166-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. GRAPE SPLASH ------ 50580-296-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-407-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. VERY BERRY STRAWBERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-493-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 1 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR - SAMPLE ------ 50580-123-01 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSPENSION 4 OZ. CHERRY BLAST FLAVOR - HOSPITAL ------ 50580-123-03 ----------------------------------- CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSIONS ----------------------------------- CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COUGH & SORE THROAT CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-247-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COUGH & RUNNY NOSE CHERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-249-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & STUFFY NOSE GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-253-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & COUGH GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-254-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS DYE-FREE SUSPENSION 4 OZ. MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-255-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. FLU BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-386-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-387-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD & ALLERGY BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-390-04 CHILDREN'S TYLENOL PLUS SUSPENSION 4 OZ. MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-391-04 --------------------- MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS --------------------- CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 1 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-198-01 CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-198-15 CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-100-15 *CONCENTRATED MOTRIN INFANTS' DROPS 0.5 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR is also included in JOHNSON'S Baby Relief Kit. ----------------------------- CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSIONS ----------------------------- CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY DYE FREE ------ 50580-184-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 2 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-601-02 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-601-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. TROPICAL PUNCH FLAVOR ------ 50580-215-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. GRAPE FLAVOR ------ 50580-603-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVOR ------ 50580-604-04 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. GRAPE SAMPLE ------ 50580-603-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. BUBBLEGUM SAMPLE ------ 50580-604-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 1 OZ. BERRY SAMPLE ------ 50580-601-01 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. BERRY HOSPITAL ------ 50580-601-50 CHILDREN'S MOTRIN SUSPENSION 4 OZ. COLD BERRY FLAVOR ------ 50580-902-04 ------------------------------------ CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC LIQUIDS IN BOTTLES ------------------------------------ CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM SYRUP ------ 50580-721-04 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC DYE FREE 4 OZ. GRAPE SYRUP ------ 50580-730-04 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 0.5 OZ. GRAPE ------ 50580-730-15 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 0.5 OZ. BUBBLEGUM ------ 50580-721-15 CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC SUGAR-FREE DYE-FREE 2 X 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM LIQUID ------ 50580-721-08 ---------------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S BENADRYL ALLERGY LIQUIDS IN BOTTLES ---------------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S BENADRYL ALLERGY 4 OZ. BUBBLEGUM FLAVORED LIQUID ------ 50580-535-04

jrockway 16y ago

Fun. The only value the name brands have over generics is an assumption that they are going to put the right dose in, and not use untested ingredients. That's why you pay extra, because they are not going to fuck around with ways to cut costs. But I forgot, this is America. Buy generic, I guess...

jacquesm 16y ago
Assuming generics are availble. In plenty of countries generics are confiscated on import because the 'brands' have sued the manufacturers of the generics. For instance: http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/46800/eu-commissioner-designate-de-gucht-questioned-on-generic-medicine.html http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/46800/eu-commissioner-de... In lots of countries they simply are not available at all.
ricardo 16y ago
Those generic manufacturers have to follow the same rules and regulations as the name brand companies to sell in the US. The only difference is your putting your faith in a different company, one you may have never heard of. I'd rather put my faith in a company with a strong reputation like McNeil/J&J. At the very least I know that they'll want to preserve their reputation in the eyes of the public by keeping their product safe.

ekanes 16y ago

The NDC number seems to be a very "broad" number, (they seem to be recalling ALL of the outstanding products in these lines) as opposed to recalling some lots from some factories. That's probably good from a safety perspective, but unfortunate in terms of hassle (I'll probably be throwing away a lot of unaffected product). All of my kids' medicines were affected (9 bottles, 4 different kinds), and a friend found the same. The official site of the recall: http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/ http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/ The form to fill out if you'd like your money back: https://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/contact.inc https://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/c... I filled it out yesterday, and haven't heard a response yet. That's unfortunate, since they could at least have an auto-responder acknowledging receipt.

jacquesm 16y ago
> All of my kids' medicines were affected (9 bottles, 4 different kinds), and a friend found the same. 9 bottles and 4 different kinds of medication for your children ? Wow, they must be very ill then, I'm really sorry to hear that. Good luck with that!
- jerf 16y ago
  Naw, not those medications. Basic baby loadout is: Tylenol (teething, bad colds), Benedryl (mostly "oops, guess he's allergic to that!"), Motrin (my wife appreciates that Tylenol and Motrin are processed by different parts of the body and switches between them so as not to overload one of them; perhaps excessively cautious, especially as we don't use a lot anyhow, but hey....), and gas-suppressant (Mylecon). I do not know how parents lived before gas suppressant. Well, I do, actually, and I am glad that we have these things. So much "colic" of the past is actually covered by one of these three basic medicines. (Though by no means all of it.) And, that's four. Make sure you have a supply of at least all three kinds on hand at all times, because you do not know when you will be quizzed at 3am. If you're not sure what's up, the gas suppressant seems pretty harmless (directions are roughly "Use at will not more than 20 times a day", and we've never even come close to that), followed up by one of the pain suppressants. (It may seem terrible to just squirt pain suppressant down someones throat if you're not sure that's the problem, but remember we're dealing with people who are absolutely incapable of telling you what's up... you have to guess. Also, no, we are not hiding chronic problems. It's pretty much always been teething, which our child has taken harder than some, though not particularly hard. A couple unpleasant days, then a couple of clear weeks, is the usual pattern for our kid. And honestly, side effects for occasional usage of Tylenol or Motrin are basically nil.) (Basically, what all these parenthetical are boiling down to are "If you don't have kids, I'm not interested in your theories" and "You don't have enough evidence to decide whether I'm overmedicating based on this post, so stuff it, and also see my first point." What you ought to be seeing here is someone who is actually concerned and thinking about the issues and has a lot more data about the local situation than you do. And not you specifically, jacquesm, just people in general who are always so quick to judge based on two quick paragraphs with nowhere near the necessary data to actually judge....)