Blister packages of prescription medication
Published July 6, 2018
Summary
CPSC records recall 18183, published July 6, 2018. Reported units: About 470,000.
What's the hazard
The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed by children.
What to do
Consumers should immediately secure the blister cards to keep them out of the sight and reach of children and contact Novartis or Sandoz for further instructions. Novartis and Sandoz advise that consumers should continue to use the medication as directed once the blister packages are secured.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Sandoz Inc., of Princeton, N.J.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Blister packages of prescription medication recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18183 on July 6, 2018. Reported hazard: The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed by children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately secure the blister cards to keep them out of the sight and reach of children and contact Novartis or Sandoz for further instructions. Novartis and Sandoz advise that consumers should continue to use the medication as directed once the blister packages are secured.