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Recall Miralax Over The Issue Of Packaging

Recall Miralax Over The Issue Of Packaging:In connection with the unsecured and improperly sealed caps, Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc quietly released a product recall last Thursday of its OTC Miralax laxative. Miralax, polyethylene glycol 3350 is for the treatment of constipation. The recalled products include Miralax Laxative Power (30-daily dose, 17.9 oz.) That UPC (bar code) of 4110082071 and Miralax Laxative Powder (30 day dose, 19.9 oz.) With UPC 4110080770.
Miralax is a laxative medicine powder, sold in pharmacies without prescription need a doctor. First of all, laxative used occasionally constipated, and not extended or daily use. Miralax works by causing water retention in the body and thus makes a slight movement of the bowl.
In addition to the Miralax, Schering-Plough manufactures the popular allergy medications Clarinex and Claritin. The pharmaceutical company also has products for Dr Scholl and Coppertone. In 2009 they teamed up with Merck. Schering-Plough stresses that the recall just for adverse effects and said that there are no reports of consumer injury.
The company also claims, “Miralax is safe and effective – and without a prescription. This is the first prescription laxative in more than 30 years, to be available over the counter (OTC)”.

Recall of Schering-Plough includes 30 day supply versions Miralax. One of them, 17.9 oz bottle, while another 19.9 ounces with 4 count sachet included. The same version of the drug caps, which may be incorrectly installed on the bottle, causing a possible external contamination or strangulation for young children. If the bottle has a dubious hat, treatment should be destroyed. Consumers can also contact their customer service representatives and ask any questions about the recall.