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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Guaiatussin AC Sugar-Free, Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: Guaifenesin (100 mg)…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

What was recalled

Guaiatussin AC Sugar-Free, Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: Guaifenesin (100 mg), Codeine Phosphate (10 mg), Alcohol (3.5% v/v), a) packaged in a) 118 mL bottles, b) 473 mL bottles and c) 100 unit dose cups, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0807-2023

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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