US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Mar 18, 2013 (13 years ago)

Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC…

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

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the 18-month stability test specification for active Free Benzocaine.

What was recalled

Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 b) Institutional Size, 576-count, NDC 63824-711-98, OTC, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Recalling firm
Reckitt Benckiser Inc
NDC code
63824-711-16
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-310-2013

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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