FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1395-2019

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Pecgen DMX Cough Suppressant Expectorant, Contains the same active ingredients as Trispec DMX, Sugar Free, Alcohol Free, Dye Free, Gluten Free, Cherry Raspberry Flavor, 16 Fl. oz. (474 mL), Manufactured in the USA for Kramer Novis, San Juan, PR 00917, www.kramernovis.com, NDC 52083-630-16.

Brand name
Pecgen Dmx
Generic name
Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin
Active ingredients
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
Route
Oral
NDC
52083-630
FDA application
M012
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: D80202, D80210 Exp. 02/20; D80818, D80819 Exp. 09/20; D80820 Exp. 09/20

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The product has been found to provide incorrect dosage information on its label due to a typographical error. The drug facts label incorrectly states children 6 to under 2 years of age, 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or directed by physician. The label should state children 6 to under 12, 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by physician. Additionally, the label does not advise consumers to consult a doctor for children under 2 years of age.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novis PR, Inc.
Manufacturer
KRAMER NOVIS
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
320 Ave Barbosa, N/A, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00917-4315

Distribution

Quantity
5766 bottles
Distribution pattern
Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-05-28
FDA classified
2019-06-19
Posted by FDA
2019-06-19
Terminated
2021-02-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1395-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.