Alerts

Interpharma Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Sodium Chloride 0.9% 30mL ampoules due to potential contamination with Ralstonia pickettii. You can return them for a refund.

We're continuing to investigate and take action about the potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii. Read about a product recall and quarantines.

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.

Find out how we are investigating low levels of the nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing fluoxetine. Read information for consumers and health professionals.

Read information for consumers and health professionals about low levels of nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing duloxetine.

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.

ResMed Pty Ltd is updating the safety information and warnings for their masks that have magnets.

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 use a glucose monitoring device or system, it may be affected by the Optus mobile and WiFi outage. Be alert and report any concerns to your health care professional.

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.

Metagenics (Aust) Pty Ltd is recalling a batch of Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder, due to high pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) content. Read more about the recall.

Find out about a software problem with the SmartDrive MX2+ App, for the PushTracker E2 and E3 wearable watches, causing safety issues for operating manual wheelchairs.

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.

Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of Natural Instinct Kids SPF50+ Clean Sunscreen 200mL topical cream and 50mL rollerball products after receiving reports that the sunscreen fluid is splitting into layers.

Germany Niubian tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

USA Black Gold tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

Big Penis USA tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

Australia tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

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

A warning about serious kidney damage has been added to the prescribing information for all oral anticoagulants in Australia.

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.