Baby Fever Reducer Champ, Urgently Recalled... Please Check the Product Number Carefully

Browning Phenomenon in Some Products
Recalled Product Serial Numbers
2209031~2209040
2210041~2210046

Domestic pharmaceutical company Dong-A Pharmaceutical has disclosed an issue with the children's fever reducer 'Champ' and initiated a voluntary recall.

On the 5th, Dong-A Pharmaceutical announced that a browning phenomenon was found in some Champ products, and to minimize consumer inconvenience, they have decided to conduct a voluntary recall.

Domestic pharmaceutical company Dong-A Pharmaceutical has voluntarily recalled some products of the children's fever reducer 'Champ'.
[Photo by Dong-A Pharmaceutical]

This voluntary recall was taken after confirming that some Champ products exhibited browning during the distribution process.

The affected items are certain Champ syrup products containing acetaminophen. Browning was not found in Champ Ibuprofen, which contains ibuprofen, nor in Champ Nose, Champ Cough, or Champ Cold.

The expiration dates range from September 6, 2024, to October 24, 2024, and the recalled product batch numbers are ▲2209031~2209040 ▲2210041~2210046.

Dong-A Pharmaceutical stated, "There is no issue with the manufacturing process or safety of the products," and requested that sellers and pharmacies immediately stop sales and return the products.

They added, "We will continue to do our best in the manufacturing and quality control of pharmaceuticals so that consumers can take them with confidence," and "Consumers who have already purchased the products can contact the customer center to receive instructions on the recall process."

Meanwhile, Champ syrup is a cold medicine taken by infants from 4 months old up to 12 years old, used as a fever reducer and pain reliever for infants and children. Dong-A Pharmaceutical is a leader in the children's fever reducer market with 'Champ,' recording sales of 11.6 billion KRW last year.

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