Triaminic and Theraflu Recalled to Avoid Poisoning Risk to Children

Two common drugs used to treat cough, cold and flu have been recalled in the United States for posing poisoning risks to small children.

Authorities at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Triaminic Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups from the market after receiving complaints from parents of small children easily opening the child-resistant caps and consuming the medicine.

The drugs contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, and can prove to be risky when ingested by small children, CPSC said. According to the reports, about 12 children managed to unlock the caps. Of the total children, four ingested the medicine and one needed emergency care.

Nearly 2.3 million units of the drugs that come under 24 different names manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health Inc., based in New Jersey, have been affected by the recall notice issued by the CPSC, Thursday.  

A complete list of the drugs included in the current recall can be drawn from the official website of the company. Information regarding the National Drug Codes and lot numbers can be found on the bottom panel of the bottle or left side of the label.

The Commission urged consumers to stop using the recalled products and approach the company for receiving a full refund. Any queries regarding the recall can be cleared by contacting the company's customer service department at (866) 553-6742.

Concerned about the safety of consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also urged the public to share their experience of the risks associated with the products in their official website SaferProducts.gov.