Multi-Mex Distributor Recalls Dietary Supplements Labeled as Antibiotics

May 10, 2011

Multi-Mex Distributor, Inc., Tucker, GA is recalling dietary supplements that may be labeled as antibiotic drugs.

The products were distributed in the following states: Georgia, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, and Indianapolis, to the retail store and distributors.

The following products are being recalled:

*ITEM*	*Usos*	*UPC #*
AMOXILINA CAPSULS 500 mg (30 Caps)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010081
AMOXILINA SUSPENSION (3.4 oz)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010074
BISOLBOM JARABE ADULTO (4.06 oz)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010104
BISOLBOM JARABE NIÑO (4.06 oz)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010198
M. VERMEX (6 TABLETS)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010302
M. VERMEX (1 TABLET)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010326
M. VERMEX (1 oz)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010319
NEOLUBRINA JARABE (3.38 oz) Syrup	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010234
NEOLUBRINA TABLETAS 500 mg (10 tablets)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010241
PENTREXIMIL PLUS 500 mg (30 CAPS)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010012
PENTREXIMIL PLUS Syrup 3.4 oz	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010050
SINALAR GOTAS NARIZ (0.5oz) Drops	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010067
SINALAR GOTAS OIDOS (0.5oz) Drops	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010036
SINALAR GOTAS OJOS (0.5 oz) Drops	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010029
TERRAMOCINA CAPSULAS 500 mg (30 Caps)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010296
VITADEROGIL GOTAS INFANTIL (0.5oz) Drops	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010142
VITADEROGIL JARABE ADULTO (5 vials inside)	Suplemento Dietetico	619114010159

Warnings of these dietary supplements made news in Texas on Thursday, April 28th, when four children were taken to a Medical Center due to worsening illnesses after being given dietary supplements the parents may have believed were antibiotics and which were packaged to resemble antibiotics that are readily available as over the counter drugs in Mexico. Giving the dietary supplement delayed legitimate medical treatment. Although the labels were printed in English and Spanish, the packaging appears to be an intentional marketing ploy to mimic antibiotics and directed at Hispanic buyers. It was determined the children had been given a dietary supplement, Amoxilina, which the parents may have believed was the antibiotic Amoxicillin.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed the product packaging mimics antibiotics readily available in Mexico and possibly familiar to Hispanic consumers.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above listed products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Retail stores and distributors are to return the products to Multi-Mex, 4744-C North Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker, GA. 30084 Consumers with questions may call at 678-226-1758 (Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm).

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