Pfizer Global Supply recalls Children s Advil Suspension Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 ml) bottle, Pfizer, Madison, NJ
Pfizer recalls Children's Advil Suspension due to labeling error causing confusion between teaspoons and milliliters. This may lead to incorrect dosing for children. Affected products have NDC 0573-0207-30.
Lower-risk recall
Labeling Error: Not elsewhere classified. product has a dosage cup marked in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are described in milliliters.
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling Children's Advil Suspension bottles that have a labeling error confusing teaspoons and milliliters. This could lead to incorrect dosing for children if parents use the product without carefully following the instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39687-pfizer-children-s-advil-suspension-labeling-error-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39687-pfizer-children-s-advil-suspension-labeling-error-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1169-2018
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“Pfizer Children's Advil Suspension: Labeling Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39687-pfizer-children-s-advil-suspension-labeling-error-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1169-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1169-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product label uses both teaspoons and milliliters for measurement, but the instructions are described in milliliters. This could cause confusion when measuring the correct dose for a child, potentially leading to incorrect dosing.
Who’s affected
Parents and caregivers of children who use this specific Advil suspension product. Children are at risk if they receive incorrect dosing due to the labeling confusion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Children's Advil Suspension Ibuprofen Oral Suspension', 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 ml) bottle. The NDC code is 0573-0207-30 and the lot number is R51129.
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Children s Advil Suspension Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 ml) bottle, Pfizer, Madison, NJ- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Label
Look for the NDC code 0573-0207-30 and lot number R51129 on the bottle.
Questions people ask
Is this product dangerous?
The recall is due to a labeling error that could cause confusion in measuring the correct dose for children, but it does not pose an immediate safety risk if used correctly.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for the NDC code 0573-0207-30 and lot number R51129 on the bottle label.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require immediate action; check the label to confirm if it's affected and contact Pfizer if unsure.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1169-2018 — Pfizer Children s Advil Suspension Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 ml) bott Hello, I own a Children s Advil Suspension Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 ml) bottle, Pfizer, Madison, NJ that is covered by recall D-1169-2018 from Pfizer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1169-2018 (August 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1169-2018 to see it in context.
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