The Health Department has issued a recall of multiple batches of children’s paracetamol products from Panadol following contamination fears.
In consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration parents are being asked to check batches of Children’s Panadol 5-12 years, supplied in 200 mL bottles.
The affected batch numbers are:
136418 (strawberry flavour)
136444 (strawberry flavour)
136443 (orange flavour)
The expiry date for each of the recalled products is February 2018.
“It has been identified that an ingredient used in the manufacture of these medicines may have been contaminated with small particles that could contain trace minerals and inert fibres,” the TGA said in its notice.
“The quantity of these particles would be small and they may not be visible in the product.
“If this occurs, there is a very low risk of allergic reaction and there is also potential for the medicine to be less effective over time.”
It is advised that those with affected batches return the product to place of purchase for a refund.
The TGA states: “No other batches, bottle sizes or products are affected by this recall.”
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, speak to your health professional, or call GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia on 1800 028 533.
