Several popular brands of over-the-counter medicines for infants and children have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because the products may contain a higher concentration of the active ingredient, the inactive ingredients may be below quality standards, or the medicines may contain tiny particles. While the threat of serious harm is considered remote, this issue could result in serious harm for consumers.

The recall includes certain liquid infant’s and children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benedryl products made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and distributed in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Dubai (UAE), Fiji, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, and Kuwait. A full list of recalled products with lot numbers is available on the FDA website.

Consumers are advised to discontinue use of the medicines involved in the recall. For more information, refunds or exchanges, visit the company website at www.McNeilProductRecall.com.

Based on the information the FDA has received, the agency believes consumer risk is remote. However, if children exhibit any unexpected symptoms after use of any of the recalled products, a healthcare professional should be contacted. Any adverse reactions to these or any other products should be reported to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program at www.FDA.gov/MedWatch.