As health care professionals, we haven't received any additional information other than what the FDA has posted.

It is unlikely that any serious side effects would occur from ingesting the affected medications, but as with any recalled medications, people are being encouraged to return the affected medications. Lists and lot numbers available on FDA ( www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm210443.htm) and McNeil- (www.mcnealproductrecall.com) websites along with numbers to call with questions. If peopl...
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Please check your medicine cabinets, emergency med bags, and meds stored at school.

McNeill PPC and the FDA have issued a voluntary recall of brand name only Zyrtec, Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin.  The recall is referencing "NDC #s" not individual lot #s and expiry dates.  The NDC #s can be found on the upper right of the product label, just above the product name. 

The FDA and McNeill PPC are stating that these products "may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; ...
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