Acetaminophen 325 mg Tablets Voluntary Recall

02/26/2016

On February 26, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice about a voluntary recall of acetaminophen 325 mg tablets manufactured by Medline Industries, Inc. This recall was issued because it was labeled with the wrong strength. This could cause members to take a higher dose of acetaminophen than intended which could cause liver problems.

This may represent a potential health hazard or safety risk to plan members who may be using product affected by this recall.

This recall affects lot number 45810 exp. 05/18. To see if you have affected product, please check the lot number. The lot number is located on the bottom of the manufacturer’s bottle below the barcode. If your product is not from lot number 45810, it is not affected by this recall. If your product is from lot number 45810, please contact the pharmacy that filled your prescription for further instructions.

You should not continue to use product that is affected by this recall. Please call your doctor right away for advice if you may be using affected product. Your doctor is familiar with your medical history and can suggest the best treatment option for you. If you need a prescription for a different medicine, please call your doctor.

CVS/caremark Response:

Please note: This product is not carried by the CVS/caremark Mail Service Pharmacies.

If you are currently taking acetaminophen 325 mg tablets and have questions regarding this recall, please call your doctor or call please call Medline Industries, Inc. toll-free at 1‑866-359-1704 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (CST). You may also call the FDA consumer inquiry line toll-free at 1‑888‑INFO-FDA (1‑888-463-6332) or visit their Web site at accessdata.fda.gov/scripts