≡ Menu

MYLANTA and AlternaGEL Recall Issued By Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Over Labeling Regarding Presence Of Alcohol From Flavoring Agents

Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Recalls Twelve MYLANTA® Liquid Products and One AlternaGEL® Liquid Product To Update the Labeling Regarding The Presence of Alcohol from Flavoring Agents.

A recall has been issued by Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals, Co. (“Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals” or “Johnson & Johnson-Merck”) recalling twelve MYLANTA® liquid products and one AlternaGEL® liquid product, reportedly because an internal review revealed that information about the presence of alcohol from flavoring agents was not noted on the packaging or labeling of the MYLANTA and AlternaGEL product , according to a Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) recall news report.

The recalled MYLANTA and AlternaGEL products include the following:

  • MYLANTA® REGULAR STRENGTH ORIGINAL 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® ORIGINAL 5 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® REGULAR STRENGTH MINT 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® MAXIMUM STRENGTH CHERRY 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® MAXIMUM STRENGTH MINT 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® MAXIMUM STRENGTH ORIGINAL 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® MAXIMUM STRENGTH ORIGINAL 24 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® ULTIMATE STRENGTH MINT 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® ULTIMATE STRENGTH CHERRY 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® SUPREME TASTING WITH CALCIUM CHERRY 12 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® SUPREME TASTING WITH CALCIUM CHERRY 24 FL OZ
  • MYLANTA® MAXIMUM STRENGTH ORIGINAL 12 FL OZ
  • ALTERNAGEL® 12 FL OZ

If You Have Thoughts On The Johnson & Johnson-Merck MYLANTA and AlternaGEL Recall, Share Your Recall Comments Below.

{ 5 comments… add one }
  • Patricia Davis December 9, 2010, 2:16 pm

    I am on social security disability. My wonderful companion cat has been on alternagel. Now I can’t get unless I have it compounded which costs $22.00 for 8 days worth. No way can I afford this. Is the product coming back. I can’t stand the thought of having to put my cat down. She is all I have. Patricia Davis

    • Beth February 5, 2011, 12:30 pm

      yes – there are other generic brands out there. Walmart or Target pharmacies will oreder it for you.

      • Patricia Davis February 6, 2011, 10:15 pm

        My Vet told me that the other products have some additives in them that are not safe to give my cat with kidney disease. Who can I believe. Do you have any references regarding cats and these products. My cat needs higher does now and the price is $26.00 for about 1 1/2 inches of the liquid. It is just over the top. Patricia

  • Cyntro May 12, 2011, 2:13 pm

    is there a clear answer on when mylanta is coming back? there is no other product that works for my stomach. Alcohol is in many medications. Why is this such a big issue?? for it to be gone this long.

  • joyce April 19, 2012, 12:00 am

    Jeez, the burning is unbearable. I don’t want to return to taking pills for acid reflux. They have long term side effects. Bone deterioration. Please bring back alternagel!

Leave a Comment