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AAFES RECALL  NO. 07-070
RELEASE DATE:
30 October 2007
SUBJECT: NON-HAZARDOUS RECALL - Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Inc. is voluntarily recalling various cough & cold items due to missing markings on dosage cups.

DISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, a division of Wyeth, voluntarily recalling several Robitussin® products and Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Chest Congestion.  The recall involves removal of existing products with a dosage cup that does not have a half-teaspoon mark, which is the recommended dose for children age two to under six.  This action is specific to the dosage cup and not related to the medication itself. 

Recalled Products carried by AAFES:
· Robitussin® Cough DM (4 oz & 8 oz.)

. Robitussin® Cough & Cold CF

· Robitussin® Cough Sugar Free DM

The recall does not affect other Robitussin and Dimetapp cough and cold products.

Important Instructions for Parents and Caregivers of children age two to under six:

· Do not use these medicines in children age two to under six because the dosage cup does not have a half-teaspoon mark, which is the dose on the label of these products for this age group. 
· Consult their healthcare professional concerning the most appropriate way to treat cough and cold symptoms for children age two to under six.
More information on these Robitussin products or Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion can be found at Dimetapp.com or Robitussin.com or by calling 1-800-762-4675.

REMEDY: The replacement products with the new dosage cup are expected to be available beginning in early November 2007.  Packaging for the replacement products will be marked to indicate that the new dosage cup is included. 

 


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