Alerts

Some cartons of Perindopril 2mg tablets labelled with batch numbers 24967, 24979, 25180, 25184 may contain Perindopril 8mg tablets

Sponsor dispatched recall letters to all affected optometrists

Weight loss drug Sibutramine (Reductil) withdrawn in Australia due to heart risks.

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

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.

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.

Batch AR169 may contain AMLO 5 tablets (5mg amlodipine).

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.

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.