Infant Ibuprofen Recalled Nationwide in Select Stores

U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a Nationwide Recall of Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension in CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar. The product is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that is used as a pain reliever or fever reducer. The recall was issued due to potential higher concentrations of ibuprofen. Infants who may be more susceptible to higher potency level of drug are potentially more vulnerable to permanent NSAID- associated Renal Injury. Adverse effects can include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, diarrhea, tinnitus, headache, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Pharmaceutical company, Tris Pharma, the company who voluntarily recalled the Infants Ibuprofen, has not received any reports of adverse events related to the product.

If you have questions regarding this recall, contact Tris Customer Service (Pharmaceutical Company) at 732-940-0358.

 

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