Key Takeaway

GILTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 1 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-01) and 8 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-08), and EXACTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 16 fl. oz. (NDC 5855 by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. was recalled on September 4, 2013. The hazard: Subpotent; phenylephrine HCl

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

GILTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 1 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-01) and 8 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-08), and EXACTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 16 fl. oz. (NDC 5855

Recalled: September 4, 2013 ~50,848 bottles (total for 3 lots) units affected D-66207-001

Description

GILTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 1 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-01) and 8 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-08), and EXACTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 16 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-125-16) --- Manufactured for: GIL PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. PONCE, PUERTO RICO 00716

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent; phenylephrine HCl

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

GILTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 1 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-01) and 8 fl. oz. (NDC 58552-122-08), and EXACTUSS ANTITUSSIVE EXPECTORANT AND NASAL DECONGESTANT, 16 fl. oz. (NDC 5855

Drugs

Company Information

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

Amityville, NY, United States

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Distribution

Puerto Rico

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