Bronchi-cough Pill (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan)
Published 9 January 2019
Product
Listed herbal product used for the relief of bronchial cough. Batch Number: 4080015 Expiry: 31/03/2019 (300 pills per bottle) Batch Number: 16080020 Expiry: 30/06/2021 (300 pills per bottle)
Why it was recalled
Traces of both Aristolochic Acid and Amygdalin have been found in one batch and only Amygdalin being found in another. This issue does not affect any other batches of Bronchi-cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) or any other products supplied by Beijing Tong Ren Tang.
Hazard
Aristolochic Acid has been linked to serious adverse effects related to kidney function. Ingestion even in small amounts may be harmful. Consumers who are concerned about the use of this product should seek medical attention.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.