Alerts

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd is alerting patients who have an implanted SynchroMed II Pump that it may not function properly after they undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedure.

We are aware of an emerging trend for telehealth providers to offer compounded semaglutide-like products. Compounded semaglutide-like products are ‘unapproved’ therapeutic goods and have not been evaluated by us for safety, quality and efficacy.

Kin Fertility Pty Ltd is recalling several batches of The Prenatal capsules due to reported quality problems with the capsules. There is no indication of any safety concerns.

BAIWEI Maximum Powerful tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Ying Da Wang tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Bigger Longer More Time More Sperms capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

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 continuing to monitor adverse events from masks that have magnets interacting with implantable medical devices. Find out how we're working with companies supplying these devices in Australia and international regulators.

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 Wi-Fi 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.