Infants Ibuprofen Recall expanded for Brands sold in Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar stores

Three additional masses of infants ibuprofen are included in a recall among concerns of higher concentration levels of the drug.

The news comes after Tris Pharma, the pharmaceutical company producing the medicine, first announced a recall of three parts of the product in November 2018.

According to a press release from Tris Pharma, the product infant Ibuprofen Concentrated oral suspension, USP ( NSAID) 50 mg per 1.25 ml sold in 0.5 oz. and 1 oz. bottles in Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar stores across the United States.

The new batches may contain up to 10 percent more than the specific limit on the box. Normal levels are 50 mg per 1[ads1].25 ml.

. "Studies have shown that safety concerns or toxicity are generally accepted as a concern in infants at doses above 700% of the recommended dose," said Tris Pharma in a press release. "So far, no serious adverse events associated with this recall have been reported."

At Walmart, the medicine is sold under the Equate label. Recalled medicine will have lot numbers 00717005A, 00717009A, 00717015A and 00717024A. The drug code is 49035-125-23.

With CVS, the medicine is sold under the CVS Health label. Recall lot numbers are 4718, 00717006A and 00717024A. NDC is 59779-925-23.

At Family Dollar, the medicine is sold under the Family Wellness label. The item number is 00717024A and NDC is 55319-250-23.

According to Tris Pharma, the drops were sold to a single retailer who distributes the product to the three stores. The dealer has been notified of the recall and should stop distributing.

Customers with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Tris Pharma at 732-940-0358, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. 8:00 to 11:00 17:00. PT or by sending an email to micc_tris@vigilarebp.com.