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Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough 200ml recalled over possible contamination
Bells Healthcare is recalling the listed batches of dextromethorphan hydrobromide BP containing products as a precautionary measure, due to foreign material detected in some bottles.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
42 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough 200ml 200ml
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 235B1
- 240C3
- 242C1
- 245C3
- 236B1
- 240C2
- 243C1
- 245C2
- 246C1
- 247D1
- 248D1
- 250D1
- 249D1
- 237C1
- 238C1
- 239C1
- 242C2
- 243C2
- Product licenceThe PL number on the carton.
- PL 03105/0076
- ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
- 01/09/2025
- 01/03/2026
- 01/07/2026
- 01/09/2026
- 01/12/2025
- 01/11/2026
- 01/02/2027
- 01/04/2027
- 01/07/2027
- 01/06/2027
- 01/01/2026
- First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
- Sep 2022
- Apr 2023
- Dec 2023
- Oct 2023
- Feb 2023
- May 2023
- Aug 2023
- Mar 2024
- Jun 2024
- Nov 2024
- Jul 2024
- Oct 2024
What to do now
The concern with Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough is contamination or loss of sterility.
- Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise.
- Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
- If it matches, your pharmacist can swap it or arrange an alternative.
- Report suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Why it matters. Contamination matters most for injections, eye drops and products used on broken skin, where it could cause infection.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- redness, swelling or pain where the product was used
- a high temperature
Get help urgently
- signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing — call 999
- if you feel unwell and are worried, speak to a pharmacist, your GP or NHS 111
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Replacements and prescriptions
Talk to the pharmacist who dispensed the medicine. They have the batch information and can arrange a replacement.
If you bought it over the counter, return it to the pharmacy or shop for a refund or replacement.
From the official notice
Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (EL(25)A/03). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Bells Healthcare is recalling the listed batches of dextromethorphan hydrobromide BP containing products as a precautionary measure, due to foreign material detected in some bottles.
The risk
This recall notification has been updated since its initial publication on 21 January 2025 to include the correct batch information for several batches. Bells Healthcare erroneously provided incorrect information pertaining to the expiry date of several batches and have ensured that all other batch information is correct. Please ensure that appropriate action is taken to ensure the batches listed in this notification are recalled.
Advice for healthcare professionals
Batch Number
Expiry Date
Pack Size
First Distributed
237C1
01/01/2026
200ml
Feb 2023
238C1
01/01/2026
200ml
Oct 2023
Advice for patients
No action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy, Retailer and Wholesaler level recall. Patients should be vigilant for any visible contamination and contact a healthcare professional if they have any concerns related to the product.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication, should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme .
Open the MHRA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough been recalled?
The concern with Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough is contamination or loss of sterility. Contamination matters most for injections, eye drops and products used on broken skin, where it could cause infection.
How do I know if my medicine is affected?
Compare the batch code, product licence, expiry and date code on your pack with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise. Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
Do I need a new prescription?
Talk to the pharmacist who dispensed the medicine. They have the batch information and can arrange a replacement. If you bought it over the counter, return it to the pharmacy or shop for a refund or replacement.
Where was Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough sold?
The notice names Tesco, Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.