You may have heard something about an over the counter recall on morning news programs.

The medicines likely affected were manufactured back in 2008. According to a local doctor, the recalls going on right now are really just to be on the safe side. Any Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl you've bought lately should be okay, but it's always better be safe than sorry.

McNeil is the company that makes tylenol and other related products. And the FDA is giving he company heat for dragging their feet on investigating a problem with their medicines That started as far back as May of 2008, and wasn't investigated until September of 2008.

"Linked it to some symptoms people reported of nausea, just general upset stomach, maybe diarrhea," said Jarrod Ramsey, a pharmacist at Sheldon's.

Because the pills likely to make you sick were manufactured over a year ago, you're more than likely in the clear, says Dr. Sowell, a pediatrician at Graves Gilbert Clinic.

"It's not a reason to freak out, it's just a reason at this point to be cautious until we know more information," said Sowell.

She also says pills manufactured between May of 2008 and September of 2008 were the ones causing problems, and says to stay away from brand names like Tylenol, Motrin, and Benedryl and instead use generics.

"If they need those types of products, use the generics until we know a little more about it," said Sowell.

Although doctors and pharmacists say the recall is no reason to be alarmed, be cautious. The medicines affected had a moldy smell to them, and also you can check McNeil's website to compare lot numbers of affected bottles.

"Just check it out before you take it to be on the side of safety just check out that lot number and see if it is an affected lot," said Ramsey.

Dr. Sowell says the recall has expanded to children's Tylenol and Motrin as well, and Rolaids had been added to the list.