Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
Hazard
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Consumer Contact
Novartis Consumer Healthcare toll-free at (866) 553-6742 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET, Monday through Saturday, or online at www.novartisOTC.com for more information.
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Products
Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups
Injuries & Incidents
- The firm has received 12 reports of children unscrewing the locked caps, including four reports of children ingesting the product. One child required medical attention.