Contract Packaging Resources, a drug packaging company is voluntary recalling 11,640 boxes of Assured brand Naproxen Sodium tablets because some cartons contain bottles of Ibuprofen, a different pain reliever. Consumers who must avoid using Ibuprofen may have inadvertently purchased Ibuprofen 200 mg soft gels, believing it was Naproxen Sodium 220 mg tablets. Allergic reactions from this mix up can range from mild irritation or hives to live-threatneing anaphylaxis. No reports of adverse reactions have been received to date.
The recalled product is boxes of Assured brand Naproxen Sodium Tablets 220 mg, 15 count. The lot number is FH4102A, the SKU number is 122368, and the UPC number is 639277223685. The products were distributed nationwide to Dollar Tree stores and sold via Dollar Tree retail stores and through the internet.
If you purchased this product and cannot use Ibuprofen, discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact your physician if you have experienced any problems taking this drug product. Adverse reactions can be reported to the FDA via their MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.
