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Benadryl for the Family Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion Liquid

Medicine recall

Level: Consumer Class: III
Reference: R2003/743 Date: 21 August 2003
Product: Benadryl for the Family Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion Liquid
ARTG number: AUST R 77013
Batch number: 6060
Expiry October 2003
Sponsor: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Phone: 1800 648 975 (Customer Service)
Reason: This batch has been found to contain low concentrations of one of the active ingredients, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.
Recall letters were dispatched on 20 August 2003. Recall notices are being placed in newspapers from today 21 August 2003.

Classification system:

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.

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