Alerts

A number of brands of hot/cold gel packs are being recalled following testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of contents for ethylene glycol, a toxic substance.

A number of brands of hot/cold gel packs are being recalled following testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of contents for ethylene glycol, a toxic substance. Testing was undertaken following the previous recall of Thermoskin® hot/cold gel packs to determine if the problem was more widespread.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advised on 2 September 2008 that the Thermoskin® brand of hot/cold gel packs was being recalled after testing revealed that they contained the toxic substance ethylene glycol, rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol.

Clexane (enoxaparin) is being recalled due to contamination concerns, and patients should check with their doctor or pharmacist to see if their supply is affected.

Consumers should stop using Clexane (enoxaparin) from the newly recalled batch due to impurity concerns. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if your supply is affected and return any contaminated product. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.

Certain batches of Clexane (enoxaparin) have been recalled because of an impurity. Stop using it, check with your healthcare provider, and return any affected product. If you have concerns, consult your doctor.

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Continuing Australian reporting of bizarre and sometimes dangerous sleep related behaviours such as sleep walking and sleep driving in some users of zolpidem.