Dextromethorphan Hbr recalls

The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Dextromethorphan Hbr since 2019. The latest was reported on 13 Nov 2024. Denison Pharmaceuticals has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls6since 2019
Last 12 months0reported
Class I117% of total
Ongoing2latest 13 Nov 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 1 17%Class II 3 50%Class III 2 33%

Why dextromethorphan hbr is recalled

By year

Ongoing dextromethorphan hbr recalls

2 active
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIIKids' Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr recalledMaximum Strength Cough And Chest Congestion And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Combo PackDenison PharmaceuticalsPackaging DefectsRI
DrugCLASS IIIAdult Cough and Chest Congestion recalled by Denison PharmaceuticalsMaximum Strength Cough And Chest Congestion And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Combo PackDenison PharmaceuticalsPackaging DefectsRI

All dextromethorphan hbr recalls, newest first

6 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIIKids' Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr recalledMaximum Strength Cough And Chest Congestion And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Combo PackDenison PharmaceuticalsPackaging DefectsRI
DrugCLASS IIIAdult Cough and Chest Congestion recalled by Denison PharmaceuticalsMaximum Strength Cough And Chest Congestion And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Combo PackDenison PharmaceuticalsPackaging DefectsRI
DrugCLASS IIRompe Pecho DM recalled by Efficient LaboratoriesRompe PechoEfficient LaboratoriesSterilityNationwide
DrugCLASS IIRompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu Advanced Formula recalledRompe PechoEfficient LaboratoriesSterilityNationwide
DrugCLASS IIChildrens Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM recalledChildrens Robitussin Honey Cough And Chest Congestion DmGlaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare HoldingsOtherNationwide
DrugCLASS IPecgen DMX Cough Suppressant Expectorant recalled by Novis PRPecgen DmxNovis PROtherPR

Should you stop taking Dextromethorphan Hbr?

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.