Infant ibuprofen sold at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar stores are being recalled.
Tris Pharma, Inc. voluntarily pulled the pain reliever/fever reducer from shelves because it says the medicine could contain higher concentrations of ibuprofen than the label indicates. The medicine is supposed to contain 50 mg of Ibuprofen per 1.25 mL. The company says there have not been reports of illnesses, but says there is a “remote possibility” the increased amount of ibuprofen could lead to permanent kidney injury in infants. Other possible effects include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, or diarrhea, Tinnitus, headache and gastrointestinal bleeding.
The recalled medicine is below:
· From Walmart: Equate: Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension with lot numbers 00717009A, 00717015A, 00717024A with expiration dates of 2/19 and 4/19.
· From CVS: Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension with lot number 00717024A and expiration date 8/19.
· From Dollar General: Family Wellness Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension with lot number 00717024A and expiration date 8/19.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Tris Customer Service at 732-940-0358 (Monday through Friday, 8:00am ET- 5:00pm PT) or via email the company. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
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