Alerts

Do not use So Hard for Men tablets, Shaguar tablets, and Pulse8 for Women capsules as they contain undeclared tadalafil and are not approved. Consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Weight loss drug Sibutramine (Reductil) withdrawn in Australia due to heart risks.

About Brachytherapy kits (regulatory status)

The national immunisation program with Panvax® began on 30 September 2009. The TGA has been closely monitoring any side effects from the use of the vaccine.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received enquiries about the recall of the LCS® DuofixTM Femoral Knee Replacement Component.

The TGA is aware that the French authorities have now released an updated statement in regard to the testing of the PIP implants:

We are analysing the safety of the Panvax H1N1 vaccine following reports of febrile convulsions in children.

We are investigating febrile reactions in young children following the 2010 flu vaccine and have paused its use for kids under 5 in Western Australia.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advises that Octapharma Australia Pty Ltd has agreed to a precautionary voluntary recall of all batches of Octagam intravenous immunoglobulin solutions from the Australian market.

Panvax Junior is being recalled because of a drop in potency, and all available stocks are being removed.

Testing on Australian Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) samples of implants has been undertaken by TGA

Consumers are advised to stop using Hydroxycut products due to serious adverse reactions, including liver toxicity. We highlight differences between US and Australian formulations and recommend caution. Consult your doctor if concerned.

Gardasil is a vaccine that protects young women from the strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause 70% of cervical cancers.

Stop using Viagra (sildenafil) 100mg tablets due to counterfeit concerns. Return them to your pharmacy and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Continuing investigation into issues with Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) silicone gel-filled breast implants

Rotavirus vaccines Rotarix and RotaTeq still recommended despite pig virus DNA fragments found.

We are investigating adverse reactions to the 2010 flu vaccine in young children in Western Australia and have paused its use for kids under 5.

Medical Visions Australia Pty Ltd following consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration is undertaking the recall of all non implanted silicone gel breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP). The recall applies to all models of this type of implant.

Consumers are advised to stop using Hydroxycut products due to reports of serious adverse reactions, including liver toxicity, and to consult their doctor if they have any concerns.

Be aware that Hydroxycut products purchased via the internet may be sourced from the US and may contain ingredients which are not permitted in low-risk medicines in Australia