Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension (Strawberry and Orange) 200mL
Official notice
20 May 2016
Last checked
20 May 2016
An official ACCC notice concerns Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension (Strawberry and Orange) 200mL. 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. Published 2016-05-20.
What to do now
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.
Recall number
15c0a67e-b8cf-4990-861e-632d4e58cb6e
Official notice
2016-05-20
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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.
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