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Market actionsTakeda Pharmaceuticals Australia has issued a product alert for Vyvanse capsules due to minor packaging errors. The medication is safe to use as prescribed.
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Safety alertsThe oral antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, sold as Phenergan and other generic brands, should not be given to children under 6 years of age.
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Safety alertsWe 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.
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Market actionsKin 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.
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Safety alertsIf 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.
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Safety alertsThe TGA has received reports of liver problems experienced by consumers taking medicines containing turmeric or curcumin.
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Safety alertsBEWARE - Health supplements containing vitamin B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy
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