FDA Issues Warning On Popular Cold Medicine Sold In Montana

It's that time of year when we still have the flu going around mixed with a dash of spring allergies. Basically, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, etc. are no where near an end.

There has been a recent recall that could effect many Montana homes.

Check your medicine cabinets and make sure you do not have this medication on hand. The FDA came out with a warning for immediate release.

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Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.- FDA

This medication is used for numerous things, coughs, hay fever, flu like symptoms, etc.

If you have used this product, and have seen or experienced adverse effects from it, first make sure to contact your local doctor/hospital, then take the time to contact the company.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

Immunocompromised individuals who are using or have used this product could potentially see the following effect:

• severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia
• disseminated fungal infection

Non-immunocompromised consumers (most popular consumers) are most likely not to see or experience life threatening infections.

For a full list of FDA recalls follow the link below.

FDA RECALLS 2023/2024

cc: FDA Official Website