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RECALL OF PRODUCTS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN MADE BY MCNEIL

Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is implementing a voluntary recall of infant and children’s liquid products due to manufacturing deficiencies which may affect quality, purity or potency.

What products are affected by this recall?
The products include certain liquid infant’s and children’s Tylenol®, Motrin®, Zyrtec®, and Benadryl® products. For a complete list of recalled products, please see www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/new_recall.inc

Why were these products recalled?
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is initiating this voluntary recall because some of these products may not meet required quality standards.

What can I use instead of the recalled products?
There are a number of other products on the market, including generic versions of the recalled products, which are intended for use in infants and children and are not affected by the recall. FDA recommends that you check the labeling of these products. If you have any questions, you should discuss this with your pharmacist or other health care professional.

What should I do if I have some of the medication at home?
FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products.
For further instructions, see McNeil’s website at: www.mcneilproductrecall.com 2

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