March 04, 2010
Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced that Kapidex (dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules) will now be marketed under a new product trade name, Dexilant, due to reports of dispensing errors.
February 18, 2010
The FDA and Novartis Consumer Health have notified healthcare professionals about reports of serious medication errors involving patients who used Maalox Total Relief (bismuth subsalicylate) when they had intended to use a Maalox liquid antacid.
January 26, 2010
FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of Exel/Exelint Huber needles, Exel/Exelint Huber Infusion Sets, and Exel/Exelint "Securetouch+" Safety Huber Infusion Sets due to 'coring,' the cutting or dislodging of silicone cores or slivers from the ports into which they are inserted).
January 15, 2010
McNeil Consumer Healthcare and the FDA have announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of over-the-counter products, including Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin IB (ibuprofen), St. Joseph Aspirin (aspirin), Simply Sleep (diphenhydramine), and Rolaids (calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide).
December 02, 2009
The FDA has approved Zegerid OTC (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate capsules, from Merck) for the over-the-counter treatment of frequent heartburn.