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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 actionsBondi Sands Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of their sunscreen products after receiving reports that the sunscreen is splitting into layers. They may not offer the same protection.
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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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Market actionsIf 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.
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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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Market actionsMentholatum 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.
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Safety alertsBEWARE - Health supplements containing vitamin B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy
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