NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (WKOW) -- Johnson & Johnson is recalling 12 million bottles of Motrin over concerns the painkiller may dissolve too slowly.
Tests of product samples showed some caplets may not dissolve as quickly as intended when near their expiration date, J&J'S McNeil Consumer Healthcare Unit said in a statement on its website.
The recall is directed at retailers. Consumers do not need to dispose of or return the product. J&J says there is no safety concern if people keep taking the drugs, but it's possible there may be a delay in experiencing relief.
The recall
covers Motrin distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Fiji, Belize, the
Bahamas, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
The recall covers lots of Motrin IB 24-count coated caplets, Motrin IB 24-
count coated tablets and Motrin IB 24+6 count coated caplets.
The cause of the problem is under investigation.
J&J says there's no sign other
Motrin products have been affected.
