Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X, and NoDoz products have been recalled

Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X, and NoDoz products have been recalled because they may be mixed with each other, contain broken tablets, or contain prescription painkillers. Drugmaker Novartis is recalling 1,645 lots of the four products.

According to WebMD, “Mixing of different products in the same bottle could result in consumers taking the incorrect product and receiving a higher or lower strength than intended or receiving an unintended ingredient,” Novartis warns. “This could potentially result in overdose, interaction with other medications a consumer may be taking, or an allergic reaction if the consumer is allergic to the unintended ingredient.” – Read More at WebMD

Consumers who have the recalled products should stop using them and contact Novartis (888-477-2403 or novartisOTC.com) for information on returning them for a refund.

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