Alerts

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has become aware that the caps on some children's liquid medicines may require tightening to ensure the child-resistant closure is activated correctly.

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.

The bolts used to secure the caster assemblies to the wheelchair frame can fail in use.

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.

Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan pills (recall notice)

2009 Consumer level recall of Dithrasal ointment.

2009 recall of Dithrasal ointment.

These products have been associated with a small number of serious allergic reactions

2008 recall of Nyal herbal cold and flu products.

Updated web advisory.

The fat loss capsules were illegally supplied to the market. The prescription-only (S4) medicines Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein were detected in a sample.

Updated web advisory.

Updated web advisory.

Urgent web advisory.

2008 recall of Nutrex Research Lipo 6 liquid capsules.

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.

Recall due to product containing the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).

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.

Recall due to product containing the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).

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.

Blackmores Sustained Release C tablets

Recall letters will be dispatched by the sponsor to pharmacies from Tuesday 16 September 2008.

Recall due to product containing the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).