GlaxoKline recalls certain lots of Advair Diskus® asthma inhalers-NMR

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GlaxoKline recalls certain lots of Advair Diskus® asthma inhalers

October 15, 2004, GlaxoKline has recalled a small number of Advair

Diskus 100/50 mcg 60-dose dry powder inhalers, a medication that is used

to treat asthma. A manufacturing defect could result in some patients

receiving an improper dose of the medication, according to the company

statement.

Not every Advair Diskus inhaler has this defect. GlaxoKline advises

that patients should continue to use Advair, but they should check the

circular label in the center of the Diskus and replace any products with

the following lot numbers:

4ZP2067 4ZP2229 4ZP2759 4ZP3042 4ZP3444

4ZP2104 4ZP2377 4ZP2807 4ZP3139 4ZP3504

4ZP2201 4ZP2474 4ZP2901 4ZP3244 4ZP3550

4ZP2216 4ZP2475 4ZP2913 4ZP3272 4ZP3631

4ZP2217 4ZP2619 4ZP3041 4ZP3373 4ZP3659

The lot number also appears on the foil overwrap and on the box.

According to GlaxoKline, other lot numbers of Advair are not affected.