Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14459 |
| Brand Name: | Drixine Decongestant Nasal Spray |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Nasal spray solution 500 mcg/mL |
| Affected: | Batches: 2APMB08A and 2APMB10A |
| Recalling Organisation: | Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1149 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Schering-Plough Mexico SA De CV |
| Brand Name: | Drixine No Drip Formula Original Pump Mist Nasal Spray |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Nasal spray solution 500 mcg/mL |
| Affected: | Batches: 1N01ACP and 2C01CP |
| Recalling Organisation: | Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1149 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | CPL Contract Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Brand Name: | Drixine No Drip Formula - Menthol Aroma Pump Mist Nasal Spray |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Nasal spray solution 500 mcg/mL |
| Affected: | Batch: 2A03CP |
| Recalling Organisation: | Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1149 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | CPL Contract Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Issue: | Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited (MSD) is recalling 4 batches of Drixine® Nasal Spray from wholesalers and pharmacies as they do not meet the labelling requirements for Cough and Cold products. ** Please note: Drixine No Drip Formula - Menthol Aroma Pump Mist Nasal Spray was not included in the recall letter as no affected product was distributed to wholesalers or pharmacies.** |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Retail |
| Date Commenced: | 11/4/2013 |
