PRA number
2003/6383
Published date
Product description
Bottles of 60's. Batch Number 3156, Expiry date: July 2006. AUST L 70700. Five bottles remain unaccounted for and were sold from retail pharmacies.
Reasons the product is recalled
Due to a manufacturing formulation error, one active raw material Oleoresin has been found to be of capsicum origin rather than Boswellia origin. The product has the potential to cause gastric irritation and burning.
The hazards to consumers
Adverse Reaction.
What consumers should do
If you have a bottle of Flexitone tablets from batch 3156, do not use it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or call customer service line 1800 034 445 to arrange the return and refund of affected product.
Supplier
Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.