Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. recently announced the voluntary recall of select bottles of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin and Gas-X. According to reports, these products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets. The recalled Excedrin and NoDoz products have expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier. The recalled Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products have expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier.
The potential presence of foreign tablets or chipped tablets places consumers at serious risk. The mixing of different products in the same bottle could result in consumers taking the incorrect product, receiving a higher or lower dose than intended, or receiving an unintended ingredient. Such results could cause overdose, interaction with other medications a consumer may be taking, or an allergic reaction if the consumer is allergic to the unintended ingredient. This recall is at the consumer level so persons who purchased these products should discontinue use immediately.
The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you or someone you know has been injured by Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, Gas-X or any other type of recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.
