Batches of children’s Panadol 5-12 years with an expiry date of February 2018 are being recalled over concerns they contain trace mineral and inert fibre contamination, which has a “very low risk” of allergic reaction.
The Health Department’s website also warned the medicine could become less effective over time.
Three batches of the strawberry and orange flavours in 200ml bottles are caught in the recall.
“It has been identified that an ingredient used in the manufacture of these medicines may have been contaminated with small particles that could contain trace minerals and inert fibres,” the Health Department recall said.
“The quantity of these particles would be small and they may not be visible in the product.”
“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.”
The affected batch numbers are:
136418 (strawberry flavour)
136444 (strawberry flavour)
136443 (orange flavour)
All expire in February 2018.
Consumers can check the batch number at the bottom of the bottle label and the base of the outer box.
Anyone with an affected bottle is warned not to use it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Panadol, has also written to wholesalers and pharmacies to warn them to inspect their stock.
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