There are a number of reasons why a consumer would choose to purchase naproxen sodium pain relievers, for one, they might be allergic to ibuprofen. In that case, a mixup at a North Carolina packaging company could prove to be dangerous. And that’s exactly why the company is recalling some 12,000 boxes of pain relief tablets.

The Food and Drug Administration announced that Contract Packaging Resources Inc. voluntarily recalled 11,640 boxes of Assured brand naproxen sodium tablets sold online and in-store at Dollar Tree locations nationwide.

According to a notice from the FDA, some of the carton may actually contain bottles of 220 mg strength ibuprofen. The company say the ibuprofen bottles were placed in the naproxen boxes on accident.

Affected products include Assured brand Naproxen Sodium Tablets 220mg, 15-count boxes with lot number FH4102A and a SKU of 122368/UPC #639277223685.

Allergic reactions can range from mild irritation or hives to serious reactions such as anaphylaxes that may be life-threatening. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

So far, the company has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recall.

Contract Packaging Resources is notifying its distributors and customers directly and arranging for replacement of all recalled products. Consumers may return the recalled products to the place of purchase or contact the firm by phone at 336-252-3422.

Contract Packaging Resources, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Assured™ Brand Naproxen Sodium Tablets due to Packaging Mix-Up [FDA]

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