FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1324-2020

Product

Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid Antacid Extra Strength Cherry, 12 FL OZ. (355 mL), Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 0135-0574-41

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 0A26C1, Exp 12/31/2021; 0B10C1, Exp 1/31/2022; 8L19C1, Exp 10/31/2020; 8L27C1, Exp 10/31/2020; 9A28C1, Exp 12/31/2020; 9B18C1, Exp 1/31/2021; 9C19C1, Exp 2/28/2021; 9D09C1, Exp 3/31/2021; 9F20C1, Exp 5/31/2021; 9G24C1, Exp 6/30/2021; 9J09C1, Exp 8/31/2021; 9K29C1, Exp 9/30/2021; 9L05C1, Exp 9/30/2021

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label lacks warning - Magnesium safety warning is not present on the Gaviscon bottle label.

Recalling firm

Firm
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
184 Liberty Corner Rd, Warren, New Jersey 07059-6796

Distribution

Quantity
629,796 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-28
FDA classified
2020-06-18
Posted by FDA
2020-06-24
Terminated
2022-01-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1324-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.