Recall Issued For Several Varieties Of Mucinex Liquid Medicine

DETROIT (WWJ) - It's time to check your medicine cabinets.

A recall has been issued for certain lots of liquid bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu; Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus; Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough; and Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat -- because the over-the-counter medications, which correctly label the product on the front of the bottle and lists all active ingredients, may not have the correct corresponding drug facts label on the back.

Click here to get a full list of lot numbers and expiration dates.

The company says the mislabelling could cause the consumer to be unaware of side effects and risks associated with the ingestion of certain product ingredients which include Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and Diphenhydramine.

The voluntary recall is being issued nationwide as a precautionary measure to ensure consumers have all relevant facts and warnings for the active ingredients contained in the bottle.

Consumers who consume a product with undeclared levels the ingredients could potentially suffer health complications requiring urgent medical intervention, particularly in the case of acetaminophen use in people with liver impairment.

As a precautionary measure, consumers are urged to responsibly dispose of any unused product in accordance with the following recommended guidance for drug disposal in your household trash:

-- Mix liquid medicines with an unpalatable substance such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds
-- Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag
-- Throw the container in your household trash.

Consumers with questions can contact the company at 1-888-943-4215 or visit www.mucinex.com/recall.