Benadryl for the Family Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion Liquid
Medicine recall
| Level: | Consumer | Class: | III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference: | R2003/743 | Date: | 21 August 2003 |
| Product: | Benadryl for the Family Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion Liquid | ||
| ARTG number: | AUST R 77013 | ||
| Batch number: | 6060 | ||
| Expiry | October 2003 | ||
| Sponsor: | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare | ||
| Phone: | 1800 648 975 (Customer Service) | ||
| Reason: | This batch has been found to contain low concentrations of one of the active ingredients, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. | ||
| Recall letters were dispatched on 20 August 2003. Recall notices are being placed in newspapers from today 21 August 2003. | |||
Classification system:
Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.
Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.
Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.
Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.