The company issued the recall after reports that the products may contain higher concentrations of ibuprofen.
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The products are used as pain relievers and fever reducers.
Infants who are more susceptible to a higher potency level of the drug could be more vulnerable to permanent NSAID-associated renal injury, a news release said.
Children could suffer from nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, or diarrhea.
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The company said tinnitus, headache, and gastrointestinal bleeding are also possible effects.
The following 0.5-ounce bottles are being recalled:
Equate: Infants' Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, 0.5 oz. bottle
- Sold at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
- NDC: 49035-125-23
- Lots: 00717009A, 00717015A, 00717024A
- Expiration dates: 02/19, 04/19, 08/19
CVS Health: Infants' Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, 0.5 oz. bottle
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- Sold at CVS Pharmacy
- NDC: 59779-925-23
- Lot: 00717024A
- Expiration date: 08/19
Family Wellness: Infants' Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, 0.5 oz. bottle
- Sold at Family Dollar
- NDC: 55319-250-23
- Lot: 00717024A
- Expiration date: 08/19
According to the company, the liquid ibuprofen has not resulted in any official complaints yet; however, those who experience problems related to the recall should see their doctor.
Those with questions should contact Tris Pharma at (732) 940-0358.