Product description
APO-Paracetamol 500mg Tablets
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Reason the product is recalled
Tablets could contain small pieces of latex.
The hazards to consumers
If the tablets contain latex this poses a potential allergy risk to consumers with a latex allergy.
What consumers should do
Consumers who use paracetamol supplied in a dose administration aid are advised to check the medicine listing on those aids.
If a dose administration aid contains APO-Paracetamol, return it to the supplying pharmacy for repacking with replacement paracetamol.
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, speak to your health professional.
For further information contact Apotex Customer Service on 1800 276 839.
If a dose administration aid contains APO-Paracetamol, return it to the supplying pharmacy for repacking with replacement paracetamol.
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, speak to your health professional.
For further information contact Apotex Customer Service on 1800 276 839.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Apotex
Identifying product features
Batch number: X40466
Expiry date: 05/2016
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Batch number: X40466
Expiry date: 05/2016
Expiry date: 05/2016
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2015/14894 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.