Alerts

Li Da Daidaihua capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sibutramine. This increases the risk of cardiac events and stroke.

There are new warnings about the risks of heart attack and stroke with taking romosozumab (Evenity). The Product Information (PI) and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) have been updated to reflect these risks.

Our safety advisory includes information for consumers and health professionals about low levels of nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing sitagliptin.

We're aware of Ralstonia pickettii cases in patients across Australia and are working closely with health departments to investigate the possible role of therapeutic goods.

If you've purchased APOHEALTH Paracetamol Pain Relief paracetamol 500 mg film-coated tablets in a bottle, ensure it is kept out of reach of children. This product does not have child-resistant packaging.

FIT-BioCeuticals Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of BioCeuticals Zinc Drops. In these batches, the zinc and the liquid are separating, which means that you may not get the correct dose of zinc.

If you've purchased this sunscreen, do not spray it directly on your face. Spray the sunscreen onto your hands and then apply on your face.

If you take baclofen, or care for someone who does, it's important to be alert to the risks of overdose. The risks are greater when using high doses for treating alcohol-use disorder.

Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd is recalling some batches of the Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser - Humidifier because the enclosed heating element can overheat.

Be alert to an issue affecting all units of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Ankle Prosthesis supplied in the Australian market.

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