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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Recalled for Foreign Particles

Agency Publication Date: March 16, 2026
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Summary

Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling approximately 89,592 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension (100 mg per 5mL) because consumers reported finding a gel-like mass and black particles inside the product. The liquid medication, which is sold in 4-ounce bottles, was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and distributed nationwide throughout the United States. Consumers should check their medicine for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to determine if their product is affected.

Risk

The presence of foreign substances like black particles or a gel-like mass in a liquid medication can cause choking, irritation, or an adverse reaction if swallowed by a child.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottle label for NDC 51672-5321-8 and look for lot numbers 7261973A or 7261974A with an expiration date of 01/31/2027.
  2. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  3. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Strides Pharma Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

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: Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL (4 FL OZ)by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Variants: 100 mg per 5mL, Oral Suspension
Lot Numbers:
7261973A (Exp 01/31/2027)
7261974A (Exp 01/31/2027)
NDC:
51672-5321-8

Made in India

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98508
Status: Active
Manufacturer: STRIDES PHARMA INC
Sold By: Retail pharmacies
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: 89592 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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