The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0014-2023·Announced 2022-10-26

OTC Sinus Pressure and Pain Cough Product Mislabeled as Decongestant-Free

Walgreens Sinus Pressure, Pain & Cough tablets are mislabeled as 'Decongestant Free' but contain Phenylephrine HCl, a nasal decongestant. The labeling error affects 66,384 boxes distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall involving mislabeling—the product label states 'Decongestant Free' but contains Phenylephrine HCl, a decongestant. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, minor labeling errors on OTC drugs without reported harm typically score 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

Walgreens Sinus Pressure, Pain & Cough tablets manufactured by LNK International, Inc. are the subject of a recall due to labeling errors. The product packaging is labeled as 'Decongestant Free,' but the tablets contain Phenylephrine HCl 5mg, which is a nasal decongestant.

The recall involves 66,384 boxes of twenty tablets each distributed nationwide. The affected product codes are P129910, P129911, and P130240. The product is distributed by Walgreens Co.

This mislabeling may impact consumers who specifically sought a decongestant-free product due to medical concerns or personal preferences. The product contains a decongestant despite the packaging indicating otherwise.

The recalled product

Product
SINUS PRESSURE, PAIN AND COUGH (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL)
Brand
SINUS PRESSURE, PAIN AND COUGH
Manufacturer
LNK International, Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • P129910 P129911 P130240

UPCs (1)

  • 0311917009476

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.