Alerts

The TGA has received reports of liver problems experienced by consumers taking medicines containing turmeric or curcumin.

The TGA has recently tested the contents of Kamini, and found ingredients in Kamini that pose a serious risk if ingested.

The TGA is warning consumers against taking EVE branded products that contain allylisopropylacetylurea (apronal) as they pose a significant health risk and are prohibited from sale, supply or use in Australia.

The TGA has detected fake semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, being illegally imported into Australia.

The TGA has decided to cancel the registration of pholcodine-containing medicines and is recalling them from pharmacies.

Recall of Glute Master -Maxx Products

Safety advisory - contamination of quinapril medicines with low levels of nitrosamine impurity

The TGA received advice about high levels of lead and other heavy metals in the Ayervedic medicine named Penisole.

The TGA is investigating potential contamination of quinapril medicines with low levels of nitrosamine impurity

TGA investigation - low levels of contamination with azidomethyl-biphenyl-tetrazole (AZBT)

TGA investigation - potential low levels of contamination with N-nitrosovarenicline

Safety measures to address risk of infection with the vaccine virus

Recall of various medicines containing Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium - updated recalled medicines

Safety investigation in response to concerns that increased antidepressant prescribing had resulted in an increased rate of suicide in young people in Australia

Update 2 - contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine

Safety advisory - potential risk during pregnancy

Safety advisory - contains dangerous levels of lead and other heavy metals

Safety advisory - risk of serious skin reactions

Update - PBS changes and supplier letter reinforce prescribing guidance

Safety advisory - increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer

A new large-scale study has affirmed the safety of quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine for both boys and girls

Recall - risk of inconsistent dosing

Safety advisory - not to be used in people with compromised immune function

Counterfeit Alprazolam 2mg tablets and counterfeit Kalma 2 tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken

Safety advisory - false and misleading claims relating to COVID-19