Recall: Milk of Magnesia

Jul. 2022Pharmacy Updates
Plastikon Healthcare LLC has recalled 1 lot of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/10 mL Oral Suspension, 1 lot of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension, 11 lots of Magnesium Hydroxide 1200mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200 mg/Simethicone 120 mg per 30 mL Oral Suspension, and 2 lots of Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 2400 mg/Simethicone 240 mg per 30 mL Oral Suspension. . Read the full text of the Milk of Magnesia recall.

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