Children’s paracetamol 1 to 5 years & 6 to 12 years and children’s ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years
Official notice
8 Oct 2015
Last checked
8 Oct 2015
An official ACCC notice concerns Children’s paracetamol 1 to 5 years & 6 to 12 years and children’s ibuprofen for 6 months to 12 years. There is a risk that small pieces of plastic could be ingested if the issue is not identified by the user, potentially posing a choking hazard. Published 2015-10-08.
What to do now
Consumers should return the medicine to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. In the meantime the affected medicine should not be used. Alternatively, they can call Apotex on 1800 276 839.
Recall number
d61dffc1-688f-4b68-b53e-1c4b1d05cfea
Official notice
2015-10-08
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There is a risk that small pieces of plastic could be ingested if the issue is not identified by the user, potentially posing a choking hazard.
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