Aluminum Hydroxide recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Aluminum Hydroxide since 2020. The latest was reported on 24 Jun 2020. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2020
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 24 Jun 2020
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why aluminum hydroxide is recalled
Companies
By year
All aluminum hydroxide recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid Antacid Cool Mint recalledGaviscon | Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Gaviscon Liquid Antacid Extra Strength recalledGaviscon | Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid Antacid Cool Mint recalledGaviscon | Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings | Other | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Aluminum Hydroxide?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.