Rhianna Benson
After almost 90,000 bottles of a brand of children's ibuprofen were recalled across America following contamination concerns, questions have been raised over which batches have been affected.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised the recall to Class II on 16 March, which refers to the product having the potential to cause temporary health issues, following reports that the medication contained a 'foreign substance'.
It's worth noting, however, that this classification views the risk of inflicting serious or lasting harm as relatively low.
Parents and carers have since been warned to check their supplies and throw away any bottles they suspect could be contaminated.
Advert
So far, it's only Strides Pharma's 100 mg Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, with 89,592 bottles of four fluid ounces (120ml) being recalled following reports of 'gel-like mass and black particles' within the product.
Produced in India for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and shipped nationwide, the medicine recall was voluntary and initiated by Strides Pharma Inc., which is located in New Jersey.
Batches affected carry the lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A, with an expiry date of 31 January 2027.
The recall number is D-0390-2026.
"If you think you gave your child some of the recalled medication, call your health care provider," guidance from What to Expect added. "While the FDA has issued a Class II recall for the ibuprofen, which means using it 'may cause temporary health consequences', it adds that 'the probability of a serious health issue is remote'.
"The FDA says it's generally safe to continue using a medication under a Class II recall, but check with your provider first, and always check with your paediatrician before giving any medications to a child under two years old."
Ibuprofen is given to children to treat conditions like colds and flus, coronavirus, teething, toothache and headaches, sore throats and pain from ear infections. The common painkiller is also an anti-inflammatory, meaning it can help with aches and pains after an injury like a sprain.
Doctors may advise parents to give their children ibuprofen if they feel unwell and have a high temperature.
In children aged between three months and 12 years, this medicine can come as either a liquid form or as chewable capsules.