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Taking too much vitamin B6 can result in harmful side effects, including nerve damage known as ‘peripheral neuropathy’, which can be severe and irreversible. If you’re not sure if you’re taking too much vitamin B6 have a chat with your doctor or pharmacist.

In September 2025, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a public safety alert after TGA laboratory testing revealed significant dose inconsistencies in unapproved melatonin products bought from overseas websites. Some products contained up to 400% more melatonin, while others contained less than stated or none.

Had an issue with a medicine or medical device? Your report matters and helps us monitor safety.

In many cases, pharmacists and prescribers are able to provide or prescribe another approved medicine that is on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) or they can give a different strength or dosage of the same medicine.

Posts from trusted people can influence what others buy. If your post is considered advertising, make sure you follow the law. Here are the key rules.

Therapeutic goods can sometimes have problems. When they do, we decide if a market action is needed to fix the issue. There are four types of market actions.