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Critical RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Advil Tablets and Liqui-Gels Recalled for Illegible Labels

Agency Publication Date: January 25, 2023
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Summary

Approximately 618,918 units of Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets and Liqui-Gels have been recalled because adhesive from the labels migrated onto the label text, causing it to tear and become illegible when the label is peeled back. This recall includes various strengths and counts of Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets, Advil Liqui-Gels, and Advil Liqui-Gels (minis). To date, no incidents or injuries have been reported related to this issue. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they have concerns or questions about the medication.

Risk

Illegible labels may prevent consumers from reading critical dosage instructions, warnings, and expiration dates, potentially leading to incorrect or unsafe use of the medication.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets (200 and 360-count bottles), Advil Liqui-Gels (200-count), and Advil Liqui-Gels minis (200-count).
  2. Check your product packaging for UPC codes 305730154604, 305730154215, 305730169493, or 305731769135. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes, including lot numbers and expiration dates.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets, 200 mg (360-count bottle)
Variants: 200 mg, Tablets, 360-count
UPC Codes:
305730154604
Lot Numbers:
EJ2218 (Exp 09/2023)
EJ2219 (Exp 09/2023)
EJ2220 (Exp 09/2023)

Adhesive migration onto a portion of the label causing tearing.

Product: Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets, 200 mg (200-count bottle)
Variants: 200 mg, Tablets, 200-count
UPC Codes:
305730154215
Lot Numbers:
953D (Exp 05/2025)

Adhesive migration onto a portion of the label causing tearing.

Product: Advil Liqui Gels, Solubilized ibuprofen capsules, 200mg (200-count)
Variants: 200 mg, Liquid Filled Capsules, 200-count
UPC Codes:
305730169493
Lot Numbers:
R94065 (Exp 02/29/2024)

Distributed by Pfizer, Madison, NJ.

Product: Advil Liqui Gels (minis), Solubilized ibuprofen capsules, 200mg (200-count)
Variants: 200 mg, Minis, Liquid Filled Capsules, 200-count
UPC Codes:
305731769135
Lot Numbers:
R93517 (Exp 02/29/2024)
R94072 (Exp 02/29/2024)
R94073 (Exp 02/29/2024)
T00655 (Exp 03/31/2025)

Adhesive migration onto a portion of the label causing tearing.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91259
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings DBA Haleon
Sold By: Nationwide retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (321,246 tablets; 88,380 capsules; 209,292 capsules)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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