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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico

Agency Publication Date: July 14, 2014
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Summary

GSK is recalling approximately 10,600 bottles of Panadol Advance (acetaminophen) 100 count caplets because the packaging does not meet child-resistant safety requirements. These medications were sold in white plastic bottles with blue labels inside a blue box exclusively in Puerto Rico. Consumers should immediately move the medication to a location that is out of the sight and reach of children and contact GSK for a full refund. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

Risk

The bottle caps are not child-resistant as required by law for products containing acetaminophen. This poses a serious poisoning risk if a young child is able to open the bottle and ingest the medication.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected Panadol Advance 100 count caplets by checking the left side panel of the box or the left side of the bottle label, near the barcode.
  2. Look for the following specific lot numbers and expiration dates: Lot 14241 (Exp 02/2015), Lot 14002 (Exp 10/2014), Lot 13881 (Exp 09/2014), and Lot 13801 (Exp 09/2014).
  3. Immediately place any affected bottles in a secure location out of the sight and reach of children.
  4. Contact GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) toll-free at 888-912-8455 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, to receive a full refund.
  5. You can also visit www.us.gsk.com and click on 'Media and news' or 'Press release archive' for additional information regarding this recall.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this safety notification.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund.

Contact: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) toll-free at (888) 912-8455 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.us.gsk.com and click on "Media and news" in the upper left and, if not listed with current releases, click on "Press release archive" on the left side for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Panadol Advance (acetaminophen) 100 count caplets
Lot Numbers:
14241 (Exp 02/2015)
14002 (Exp 10/2014)
13881 (Exp 09/2014)
13801 (Exp 09/2014)
Date Ranges: Sold from November 2012 through February 2014

Product Images

Panadol Advance pain relievers

Panadol Advance pain relievers

Panadol Advance pain relievers

Panadol Advance pain relievers

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14229
Status: Active
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of Moon Township, Penn.
Sold By: Drug, grocery and mass merchandise stores in Puerto Rico from November 2012 through February 2014 for about $10.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 10,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) toll-free at (888) 912-8455 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.us.gsk.com and click on "Media and news" in the upper left and, if not listed with current releases, click on "Press release archive" on the left side for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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