Product description

Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years.
Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years
Guardian children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason 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 have a bottle of the above listed products, do not use bottle and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Sigma Company Ltd

Who sold the product

Sold through pharmacies

Identifying product features

Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years. Batch no: FA4306 & FA4423 Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years: Batch no: FA4329 & FA4403 Guardian children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years: Batch No: FA4341

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years. Batch no: FA4306 & FA4423

Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years: Batch no: FA4329 & FA4403

Guardian children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years: Batch No: FA4341

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2015/14978 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.