Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension (Strawberry and Orange) 200mL
Published 20 May 2016
Product
Liquid paediatric 48mg/mL paracetamol formulation - analgesic and antipyretic agent. Identifying features description Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Strawberry 48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL Batch Numbers: 136418 and 136444 Expiry Dates: FEB 18 and FEB 18 AUST R 178302 Children’s Panadol 5-12 Suspension Orange 48mg/mL suspension, pack size 200mL Batch Number: 136443 Expiry Date: FEB 18 AUST R 178303 This recall is limited to these three batches only. No other variant, batches or pack sizes of Children’s Panadol are affected by this recall.
Why it was recalled
There is a possibility of a small quantity of particulate contamination in an ingredient that is used to manufacture the products listed above.
Hazard
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.