A children’s pain reliever sold nationwide has been recalled after reports of foreign material in the product, according to federal regulators.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension have been recalled after consumers reported finding a “gel-like mass and black particles” inside the medication, according to an enforcement report issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
The liquid ibuprofen, which was made in India, was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and distributed across the United States, regulators said.
The recall was initiated by Strides Pharma Inc., a New Jersey-based company, on March 2 and remains ongoing.
The affected medication is taken in doses of 100 milligrams per teaspoon and sold in 4-ounce bottles.
The impacted lots are 7261973A and 7261974A, with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027.
Federal officials classified the action as a Class II recall — which means that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems and that the chance of injury or death is low.
The company initiated the recall voluntarily after receiving complaints about foreign material inside the bottles. The FDA’s enforcement report does not state how many complaints were received and does not mention any injuries.
The Post has sought comment from Strides Pharma and Taro Pharmaceuticals USA.
Ibuprofen is a widely used pain reliever that reduces fever, inflammation and everyday aches by blocking chemicals in the body that trigger those symptoms. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
In the US, it is sold both over the counter and by prescription, most commonly under brand names like Advil and Motrin, as well as generic and store-brand versions.
Ibuprofen comes in several forms, including tablets, capsules and liquid suspensions for children.
At typical doses, it is used to treat mild to moderate pain such as headaches, muscle aches and menstrual cramps, and to lower fever.
At higher, prescription strengths, ibuprofen is also used to manage chronic conditions like arthritis by reducing swelling, stiffness and joint pain.
