Novartis recalls cough syrups due to cap seal defect

NEW YORK, Feb 1: Novartis AG said yesterday it is recalling 183 lots of cough syrup after discovering the child-resistant feature on some bottle caps was not functioning correctly. The Swiss drug company is recalling 142 lots of Triaminic and 41 lots of Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups manufactured in the United States before December 2011. (agencies)