GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd—Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension (Strawberry and Orange) 200mL

PRA number

2016/15401

Published date

Product description

Liquid paediatric 48mg/mL paracetamol formulation - analgesic and antipyretic agent.
Panadol Children 5-12 Years Orange Flavour 200mL-0
Panadol Children 5-12 Years Strawberry Flavour 200mL-0
Identifying features
Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Strawberry 48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL Batch Numbers: 136418 and 136444 Expiry Dates: FEB 18 and FEB 18 AUST R 178302 Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Orange 48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL Batch Number: 136443 Expiry Date: FEB 18 AUST R 178303 This recall is limited to these three batches only. No other variant, batches or pack sizes of Children’s Panadol are affected by this recall.

Other identifying numbers

Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Strawberry
48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL
Batch Numbers: 136418 and 136444
Expiry Dates: FEB 18 and FEB 18
AUST R 178302

Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Orange
48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL
Batch Number: 136443
Expiry Date: FEB 18
AUST R 178303

This recall is limited to these three batches only.
No other variant, batches or pack sizes of Children’s Panadol are affected by this recall.

Why the product is recalled

There is a possibility of a small quantity of particulate contamination in an ingredient that is used to manufacture the products listed above.

What the hazards are to consumers

An ingredient used in the manufacture of these medicines may have been contaminated with small particles that could contain trace minerals and inert fibres. 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.

What consumers should do

If consumers have a bottle of any of the three batches listed above, they should not use it. They are instructed to return it to the place of purchase for a refund or call GlaxoSmithKline's customer service line for further information and support.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare: 1800 028 533.

Supplier

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

All pharmacies across Australia.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall Notice.pdf 92.05 KB

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Pharmacy