Recall Issued For Children's Cold Medicine

BOSTON (CBS) -- A recall for a children's cold medicine sold by retailers like CVS and Stop and Shop has been issued.

In a release posted on the company's website, Perrigo Company said they had issued a recall for two batches of their children's guaifenesin grape liquid and three batches of their children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid. Both products are sold in 4 oz. bottles with a dosage cup included in the package. The recall was issued because the markings on some of the dosage cups are inaccurate--which could lead to overdoses.

"There have been no reports of adverse events to Perrigo as a result of the incorrect dosage markings," said Perrigo Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa. "Perrigo is taking this action to maintain the highest possible product quality standards for our retail customers and consumers. We are taking this action because it is the right thing to do."

Perrigo said there have been no reported overdoses so far. The company said side effects included hyper excitability, rapid eye movements, changes in muscle reflexes, ataxia, dystonia, hallucinations, stupor, and coma, and that other effects have included nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, irregular heartbeat, seizures, respiratory depression, and death.

The following lot numbers are included in the recall:

Customers are being asked to discard the dosing cups and product. Perrigo directed anyone with questions or concerns to call 1-888-345-0479 or visit mucusreliefrecall.com.