Dietary supplements that were packaged to resemble antibiotics available over the counter in Mexico are being recalled by Multi-Mex Distributor Inc. of Tucker, Ga., after they were distributed in nine states including Colorado.
Although the labels were printed in English and Spanish, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today in a release that the packaging “appears to be an intentional marketing ploy” directed at Hispanic buyers.
Four children were taken to the hospital in Texas when they grew sicker after being given the supplements that parents may have believed were antibiotics, delaying legitimate medical treatment, the FDA said.
It was determined the children had been given a supplement, Amoxilina, which the parents may have believed was the antibiotic Amoxicillin.
The recalled products include Amoxilina capsules and suspension; Bisolbom syrup; Calcio + D liquid; M. Vermex tablets; Neolubrina syrup and tablets; Pentreximil tablets and syrup; Sinalar drops; Terramocina capsules; Vitaderogil drops and syrup.
A complete list of the recalled products is available at . Consumers who purchased any of the products are urged to return it to where it was purchased for a full refund.
