Sigma—Pharmacy Care ibuprofen suspension for children and Pharmacy Care cetirizine oral solution

PRA number

2015/14992

Published date

Product description

Pharmacy Care ibuprofen suspension for children and Pharmacy Care cetirizine oral solution
Pharmacy Care 2
Identifying features
•two batches of Pharmacy Care ibuprofen suspension for children (batch numbers IA50250 [expiry date 08/2017] and IA50253 [expiry date 08/2017]) •one batch of Pharmacy Care cetirizine oral solution for 1 to 12 years (batch number IA50735 [expiry date 05/2018]).

Other identifying numbers

•two batches of Pharmacy Care ibuprofen suspension for children (batch numbers IA50250 [expiry date 08/2017] and IA50253 [expiry date 08/2017])
•one batch of Pharmacy Care cetirizine oral solution for 1 to 12 years (batch number IA50735 [expiry date 05/2018]).

Reasons the product is recalled

There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.

The hazards to consumers

If the defect occurs, this poses a potential choking hazard for young children.

What consumers should do

If you or someone you care for is using Pharmacy Care ibuprofen suspension for children, or Pharmacy Care cetirizine oral solution for 1 to 12 years, please be aware of this issue and check the batch number (displayed on the side of the carton and on the bottle label).

If you have a bottle with a batch number listed above, return the medicine to the place of purchase for refund or replacement. In the meantime do not use the affected medicine.

If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, speak to your health professional. Alternatively, you can call Sigma on 1300 132 293.

Supplier

Sigma

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

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