Product description

Liquid paediatric 48mg/mL paracetamol formulation - analgesic and antipyretic agent.

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Reason 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.

The hazards 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.

Details to help identify the product

Who sold the product

All pharmacies across Australia.

Identifying product 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.

Identifying numbers

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.

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2016/15401 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.