You are here Home News and Community Benadryl for the Family Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion Liquid Medicine recall Published 21 August 2003 Listen Print Share LinkedIn (Twitter) Facebook Email Loading... Level: Consumer Class: III Reference: R2003/743 Date agreed: 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 Contact: 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.
