Recall of pain reliever and fever medicine for children due to overdose

The pain reliever and antipyretic drug for children of Teva Canada has been recalled due to the fact that it contains too much acetaminophen and carries the risk of overdose. The Canadian Ministry of Health stated in the recall notice that the amount of acetaminophen was determined by testing this product. The content of acetaminophen syrup Pediatrix was higher than the permissible limit. Bottles of the drug with number MC0079 and an expiration date of August 2025 contain approximately 185 mg of acetaminophen per 5 ml, when the label says 160 mg per 5 ml.

According to the Department of Health, this can lead to children taking too much acetaminophen with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, lethargy, sweating, loss of appetite and pain in the upper abdomen or stomach. Acetaminophen Pediatrix Syrup is available without a prescription and is intended for use in children between two and 11 years of age.

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