Novartis recalls Triaminic and Theraflu syrups due to child-resistant packaging failure, risking poisoning. Consumers must stop using and return products for refund.
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.
Novartis is recalling Triaminic and Theraflu syrups because their child-resistant caps might not stay closed, allowing children to open them and accidentally ingest the medicine. This poses a poisoning risk, especially for young children.
The child-resistant caps can fail to stay closed, letting children remove the cap without breaking the tamper-evident seal. This allows children to accidentally ingest the medicine, which contains acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, potentially causing poisoning.
Parents and caregivers of children under 5 years old who use these syrups are most at risk. Anyone with children who might accidentally open the bottle is affected.
Check the product box for the brand name 'Triaminic' or 'Theraflu Warming Relief' and the lot number on the bottom panel of the box. The NDC number is on the upper right corner of the Triaminic box or upper left corner of the Theraflu bottle.
Immediately stop using the recalled Triaminic or Theraflu syrups to prevent accidental poisoning.
Contact Novartis at www.novartisOTC.com for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
24 types of Triaminic and Theraflu Warming Relief syrups are included in the recall.
The lot number is on the bottom panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle.
The syrups contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, which can cause poisoning if a child accidentally ingests them.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novartis to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1310 — Novartis Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups Hello, I own a Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups that is covered by recall 1310 from Novartis. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full 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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