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Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough 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

Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg ,Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBR 10mg,Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 24 coated caplets nighttime formula *includes antihistamine, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 075054-0622, NDC 0067-2081-24.

Quantity: 32,256/24-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