GSK recalls Panadol Advance 100-count pain relievers sold in Puerto Rico due to non-compliant child-resistant packaging. Products contain acetaminophen and must meet Poison Prevention Packaging Act standards.
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These products contain acetaminophen which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
GSK is recalling Panadol Advance 100-count bottles sold in Puerto Rico because they lack child-resistant packaging as required by law. This poses a risk of children accessing the medicine, which contains acetaminophen.
The packaging does not meet child-resistant standards, meaning young children could open the bottles easily. Acetaminophen in these products can cause serious health issues if ingested by children.
Parents or caregivers in Puerto Rico who own Panadol Advance bottles with the specified lot numbers are most at risk. Children under age 5 are particularly vulnerable to accidental ingestion.
Check for bottles labeled 'Panadol Advance' in white containers with blue labels inside blue boxes. Look for lot numbers 14241 (exp 02/2015), 14002 (exp 10/2014), 13881 (exp 09/2014), or 13801 (exp 09/2014).
Immediately keep the product away from children's sight and reach to prevent accidental ingestion.
Reach out to GSK directly to request a refund for the recalled bottles.
Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund.
The packaging does not meet child-resistant standards required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, increasing the risk of children accessing the medicine.
Lot numbers 14241 (exp 02/2015), 14002 (exp 10/2014), 13881 (exp 09/2014), and 13801 (exp 09/2014).
Exclusively in Puerto Rico.
Yes, if a child ingests acetaminophen from these bottles, it can cause serious health issues.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GSK to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1725 — GSK Panadol Advance® 100 count caplets Hello, I own a Panadol Advance® 100 count caplets that is covered by recall 1725 from GSK. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund. 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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