Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Are you kidding me?? They said all these meds and others on the list contain dangerous particles and to throw ALL medicine out immediately! They don't list certain lots #'s, it says ALL!!! Nothing about reimbursement from company or anything either. Putting that aside, our children are at RISK, how freaking SCARY!

Now I am sitting here pondering if they are saying ALL Tylenol and Motrin are BAD and not to give, then what do we do for our children who need it until thry come up with something? Maybe we can all calls our PEDS office today and post their responses on what to do?

****The PEDITRICIAN that was on channel 2 said DO NOT give any of these products to your children!!!

READ HERE:
products April 30, 2010
Information about previous recalls
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants’ and Children's Products

Fort Washington, PA (April 30, 2010) – McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products manufactured in the United States and distributed in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Dubai (UAE), Fiji, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, and Kuwait. (SEE RECALLED PRODUCT LIST BELOW).

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is initiating this voluntary recall because some of these products may not meet required quality standards. This recall is not being undertaken on the basis of adverse medical events. However, as a precautionary measure, parents and caregivers should not administer these products to their children. Some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; others may contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles. While the potential for serious medical events is remote, the company advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.

The company is conducting a comprehensive quality assessment across its manufacturing operations and has identified corrective actions that will be implemented before new manufacturing is initiated at the plant where the recalled products were made.

Consumers can contact the company at 1-888-222-6036 and also at www.mcneilproductrecall.com. Parents and caregivers who are not sure about alternative pediatric health treatment options should talk to their doctor or pharmacist and are reminded to never give drug products to infants and children that are not intended for those age groups as this could result in serious harm.

For additional information, including affected NDC numbers, consumers should visit our website www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time). Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc. markets a broad range of well-known OTC products.

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Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

NO! I have not seen that anywhere. What channel???

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Based on my post, I just checked the chart on the company's site (they do list specifics even though the news said ALL and I cannot believe it but 3 of my Tylenol Drops are recalled, and one bottle of Motrin I have is! I am freaking! I am going to call the company when they open at 9 AM!

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

I just did a search also and it came up...just gave DS some of the recalled Tylenol at 3:30am because he had a fever....

We actually have a ped appt at 9:15 and I'll see what he says.

It doesn't seem like there are serious side effects but what are you supposed to give?

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

I alsways buy the store brand, I am assuming that is OK.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Please let us know what the DR suggests since you have an appt this AM, thanks!

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Great, DS just got his shots yesterday. Ped didnt say anything... Just that I could up the dose. I have been watching channel 7. Surprised they havent mentioned it!

ETA - they just said it...

Message edited 5/1/2010 7:08:54 AM.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

All of DD's medicines had lot numbers that were on the list. Here is another article:

LINK TO RECALL

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Lovely. Mine just went into the garbage.

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Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

The Benadryl & Zyrtec are only the Sugar free, dye free ones. Just double check. I am going to run out this morning and pick up Walgreens brand.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

I have 4 bottles of medicine for 3 kids that I just have to throw out..these companies are ridiculous. When is there going to be some accountability to the products, especially childrens medicine.

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Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

i have little left in the motrin we have. maybe i'll go buy the walgreens brand. although arent store brands sometimes manufactured by the same companies and private labeled??

anyway, DS has been fine using the motrin we have and the lot # is on the list. Im going to toss it anyway.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

ALL of my meds. are part of this recall.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

This is infuriating...I have 5 boxes to throw out of various products listed McNeill should refund the money we are out! They made money off of me when I purchased these useless products and now I just have to toss it and eat the expense?

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

Posted by Ang-Rich

This is infuriating...I have 5 boxes to throw out of various products listed McNeill should refund the money we are out! They made money off of me when I purchased these useless products and now I just have to toss it and eat the expense?

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

I sent an e-mail to McNeil

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

UGHHHHH...... I just gave some to DS last night bc he is teething and had a low grade fever.

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

thanks for the info, idk...buying a no frill or store band makes me a little nervous...tylenol&motrin are supposed to be the most reputable brand &they're being recalled..what does that say for the store brands?

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Posted by Ang-Rich

This is infuriating...I have 5 boxes to throw out of various products listed McNeill should refund the money we are out! They made money off of me when I purchased these useless products and now I just have to toss it and eat the expense?

Re: Did Anyone See The News This Morning About The Major Recall Of ALL Tylenol Infant and Children's Meds, ALL Motrin, Benadryl, etc???

i have been giving eddie childrens benadryl and syrtec daily for like 5 weeks now! How could this happen!!!!

Are generic brands OK do you think?