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Excedrin Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing

Date: May 15, 2013
Company: Novartis Consumer Health
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Novartis Consumer Health directly.

Affected Products

Excedrin, Sinus Headache, Acetaminophen 325mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , 2 caplets. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2062-02.

Quantity: 2,978,000/2-caplet packages

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Novartis Consumer Health

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report