Product description
Apohealth children's paracetamol
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
It has been identified that the bottle grooves that secure the lids on these products could break off during opening.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk that small pieces of plastic could be ingested if the issue is not identified by the user, potentially posing a choking hazard.
What consumers should do
Consumers should return the medicine to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. In the meantime the affected medicine should not be used.
Alternatively, they can call Apotex on 1800 276 839.
Alternatively, they can call Apotex on 1800 276 839.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Apotex
Who sold the product
Pharmacies
Identifying product features
Batch No: Paracetamol 1 to 5 years – IA50283 and IA50321 (both with expiry 02/2017)
Batch No: Paracetamol for 6 to 12 years – IA50254 and IA50257 (both with expiry 02/2017)
Batch No: ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years – IA50405 and IA50406 (both with expiry 09/2017).
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Batch No: Paracetamol 1 to 5 years – IA50283 and IA50321 (both with expiry 02/2017)
Batch No: Paracetamol for 6 to 12 years – IA50254 and IA50257 (both with expiry 02/2017)
Batch No: ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years – IA50405 and IA50406 (both with expiry 09/2017).
Batch No: Paracetamol for 6 to 12 years – IA50254 and IA50257 (both with expiry 02/2017)
Batch No: ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years – IA50405 and IA50406 (both with expiry 09/2017).
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2015/14943 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.