Apotex — Children’s paracetamol 1 to 5 years & 6 to 12 years and children’s ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years

PRA number

2015/14943

Published date

Product description

Apohealth children's paracetamol
Apohealth childrens paracetamol
Identifying 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).

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).

Why the product is recalled

It has been identified that the bottle grooves that secure the lids on these products could break off during opening.

What the hazards are 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.

Supplier

Apotex

Traders who sold this product

Pharmacies

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Pharmacy