Sigma Company Ltd—Pharmacy Care Children's Paracetamol Elixir for 1 to 5 years and Pharmacy Care Children's Paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years

PRA number

2015/14866

Published date

Product description

24 mg/mL oral liquid bottle, pack size 200mL. Each 5 mL elixir contains paracetamol 120 mg and 48 mg/mL oral liquid bottle, pack size 200mL. Each 5 mL suspension contains paracetamol 240 mg respectively
Identifying features
Batch no.: IA50002; Expiry date: 11/2016 and Batch no.: IA50046; Expiry date: 11/2016

Other identifying numbers

Batch no.: IA50002; Expiry date: 11/2016 and Batch no.: IA50046; Expiry date: 11/2016

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

Traders who sold this product

Pharmacies

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category