Alerts

Further examples of counterfeit Ozempic-labelled products have been detected and stopped at the Australian border.

Caruso's Natural Health Pty Ltd is recalling certain batches of WEE LESS, BLOAT EZE and ASHWAGANDHA 7500 due to suspected tampering.

The oral antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, sold as Phenergan and other generic brands, should not be given to children under 6 years of age.

We have become aware of an increasing number of cases of liver injury reported in scientific literature, by consumers who had taken products containing Garcinia gummi-gutta.

The TGA has received reports of serious adverse events in infants and children who have been given compounded wind and colic preparations containing Atropa belladonna (belladonna).

Read our safety advisory for Medicines containing Withania somnifera (Withania, Ashwagandha). Be aware of potential gastrointestinal symptoms and very rare cases of liver injury.

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.

The TGA has received reports of liver problems experienced by consumers taking medicines containing turmeric or curcumin.

BioCeuticals is recalling one Batch 220380 (exp 02/2024) of Ultra Potent-C Chewable (60s) (AUST L 208690) following a consumer report of a metal fragment found in one tablet.

The TGA has decided to cancel the registration of pholcodine-containing medicines and is recalling them from pharmacies.

Update 2 - contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine