Children's Advil recalled after mislabeling causes overdose concerns

Monday, August 27, 2018
NORTH CAROLINA -- Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of some Children's Advil products because of unclear labeling and overdose concerns.

Pfizer said that one lot of Children's Advil Suspension Bubble Gum bottles in 4 fluid ounce sizes was recalled after customer complaints that the dosage cup provided is marked in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are described in milliliters.
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The drug company said too much dosing can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision and dizziness.

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The bottles have an expiration date of November 20, 2020. They were sold throughout the United States between May and June.
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If you have one of those bottles, return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumers with questions can call the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Information Line at (800) 88-Advil (1-800-882-3845) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Eastern Time from Monday through Friday.

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