Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Rugby Natural Iron Supplement, in the form of ferrous sulfate tablets because they may contain Meclizine HCl tablets. Meclizine toxicity may lead to impaired alertness, drowsiness, confusion, low blood pressure, coma, and respiratory depression. This toxicity can be life-threatening.
The tablets are 325 mg, lot 12G468. The expiration date is 07/14. The lot was manufactured and packaged in 100 count bottles. Taking Meclizine HCl 25 mg as Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg may cause serious side effects to those who consume alcohol or other sedatives, those with a pre-existing CNS disorder, those with impaired kidney or liver function, the elderly, nursing infants of mothers who took the drug, and newborns of mothers who received the drug immediately before childbirth. Meclizine is a long-acting drug, so taking it three times a day could cause problems that may persist up to 24 hours after a single dose.
If you purchased Rugby Natural Iron Supplement Ferrous Sulfate, do not consume it. Contact Advance Pharmaceutical with questions at 631-981-4600 Ext. 300 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET.
