Maalox recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Maalox since 2013. The latest was reported on 28 Aug 2013. Most were for foreign material. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 28 Aug 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 0 0%Class III 1 100%
Why maalox is recalled
Companies
By year
All maalox recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Maalox, Regular Strength Antacid recalled by Novartis Consumer Health | Novartis Consumer Health | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Maalox?
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.