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Weight loss drug Sibutramine (Reductil) withdrawn in Australia due to heart risks.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Weight loss drug Sibutramine (Reductil) under safety review for cardiovascular risks.

We are advising that there are supply issues with Physeptone (methadone) tablets due to quality control problems.

Approval has been granted for the Panvax H1N1 vaccine in children starting at 6 months, with Panvax H1N1 Junior for ages 6 months to 3 years.

Ginkgo biloba products with high quercetin and rutin levels have been identified. Quality standards are being reviewed.

Panvax H1N1 influenza vaccine has been approved for use in adults and children over 10 years old, with additional data needed for younger children.

Advise to exercise caution when using Australian Hydroxycut products

Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan pills have been recalled due to the presence of aristolochic acids, which can cause severe kidney damage and urinary tract cancer. Stop using them immediately and consult your doctor for advice.