Calvin Scott & Company, Inc. is recalling 23 bottles of Benzphetamine 50 mg tablets and Benzonatate 100 mg capsules because of a label mix-up. Bottles labeled as Benzonatate capsules actually contained Benzphetamine tablets, and bottles labeled as Benzphetamine tablets contained Benzonatate capsules. This error means patients could take a medication they were not prescribed, which could lead to adverse side effects or untreated medical conditions. If you believe you have the incorrect medication, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Taking the wrong medication can result in serious health risks, including receiving a controlled substance (Benzphetamine) instead of a cough suppressant (Benzonatate), or failing to receive intended treatment. No injuries or adverse incidents have been reported to date.
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Distributed by Calvin Scott & Co., Inc, Albuq., NM. 87123. Recall #: D-1123-2022.
Distributed by Calvin Scott & Co., Inc, Albuq., NM. 87123. Recall #: D-1124-2022.
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