Product description
Listed herbal product used for the relief of bronchial cough.
Batch Number: 4080015
Expiry: 31/03/2019
(300 pills per bottle)
Batch Number: 16080020
Expiry: 30/06/2021
(300 pills per bottle)
Batch Number: 4080015
Expiry: 31/03/2019
(300 pills per bottle)
Batch Number: 16080020
Expiry: 30/06/2021
(300 pills per bottle)
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Traces of both Aristolochic Acid and Amygdalin have been found in one batch and only Amygdalin being found in another.
This issue does not affect any other batches of Bronchi-cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) or any other products supplied by Beijing Tong Ren Tang.
This issue does not affect any other batches of Bronchi-cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) or any other products supplied by Beijing Tong Ren Tang.
The hazards to consumers
Aristolochic Acid has been linked to serious adverse effects related to kidney function. Ingestion even in small amounts may be harmful.
Consumers who are concerned about the use of this product should seek medical attention.
Consumers who are concerned about the use of this product should seek medical attention.
What consumers should do
Affected consumers should cease use of the product immediately and return the pills to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers can also phone Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd customer service line on 1300 287 828 to arrange the return of the affected products for a full refund.
Consumers should seek medical assistance should they have any concerns in relation to the pills.
Consumers can also phone Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd customer service line on 1300 287 828 to arrange the return of the affected products for a full refund.
Consumers should seek medical assistance should they have any concerns in relation to the pills.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Various independent pharmacies and herbal medicine stores
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/17254 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.