US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 20, 2014 (13 years ago)

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 Lozenge and 189 Lozenge Vials. OTC…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.

What was recalled

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 Lozenge and 189 Lozenge Vials. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0511-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0511-03.

Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline
Origin
SC, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1243-2014

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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