Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

NeoCitran (acetaminophen 1000 mg Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health Due to Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being...

Date: June 18, 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

NeoCitran (acetaminophen 1000 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Cherry flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, labeled as a) NeoCitran Ultra Strength Total Flu 7 Symptom Relief (UPC 0 58478 47365 9) and b) NeoCitran Extra Strength Sore Throat & Cough (UPC 0 58478 47365 9).

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

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