2:187, 19th October, 2004

AANMA ALERT! Advair Diskus Recall:

We got the following RECALL information from Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics:

Please be advised that due to an isolated manufacturing issue, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has recalled a small number of Advair 'Diskus' 100/50 mcg lots. Patients should not discontinue use of Advair, but should check the lot number and get replacements of any products in these particular lots.

Lot numbers can be found printed on the label in the center of the "Diskus", on the foil overwrap, and on the box. If patients have any difficulty reading the lot number, they should check with their pharmacist.

The following 25 lots of product are potentially affected:

4ZP2067

4ZP2104

4ZP2201

4ZP2216

4ZP2217

4ZP2229

4ZP2377

4ZP2474

4ZP2475

4ZP2619

4ZP2759

4ZP2807

4ZP2913

4ZP2901

4ZP3041

4ZP3042

4ZP3139

4ZP3244

4ZP3272

4ZP3373

4ZP3444

4ZP3504

4ZP3550

4ZP3631

4ZP3659

Patients who identify that their inhaler is from any of these lots should return it to their pharmacists, and they will be issued a replacement, free of charge.

If you require additional information, you can call the GSK customer response center at 1-888-825-5249, Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Eastern Time.

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