Home / Health & Wellness / Children's Health Children’s Advil recall: What parents need to know An incorrect dosage cup has some parents worried. By Heather Marcoux August 29, 2018 Rectangle If you’ve got Bubblegum flavored Children’s Advil in your medicine cabinet you should double-check the packaging. The FDA has issued a recall alert for bottles of Children’s Advil Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored 4 FL OZ Bottle after parents reported that the dosage cup provided is marked in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are described in milliliters (mL). ATTN PARENTS: Pfizer recalls 1 lot of Children’s Advil Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored 4 FL OZ Bottle b/c dosage cup… https://t.co/vL0uiGSXlt— U.S. FDA (@US_FDA) 1535475979.0 The ibuprofen product is meant to temporarily reduce fever, and relieve minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches. There should be no confusion when it comes to dosing directions for children’s medicine, so the drug’s maker, Pfizer, is recalling the bottles. The manufactuerer is worried that the mismatched directions and dosage cups could lead to parents accidentally overdosing thier kids. The FDA notes, symptoms of ibuprofen overdose include nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision and dizziness. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, (even when product packaging is correct) “as many as one-half of parents administer incorrect doses” of medicines meant to reduce fevers in children, so having clear directions is especially important. Product packaging: www.fda.gov NDC LotNumber Expiration Date SKU UPC Configuration/Count 0573-0207-30 R51129 11/20 F005730207300 3-0573-0207-30-0 4 FL OZ (120 ml)Bottle36 bottles/case Parents with questions about the recall can call 1-800-88-Advil (1-800-882-3845). Related Stories Viral & Trending Dentist says you’re not a ‘horrible parent’ if your child gets cavities Motherly Stories I used to wish for ‘healthy kids’—then my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Children's Health Why we need safe sunscreen options for children with darker skin tones The latest Pregnancy ‘Geriatric pregnancy’ isn’t an offensive term Postpartum Products Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section Postpartum Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met News Former Chiefs cheerleader’s death after stillbirth raises questions about maternal care