Dostinex, Cabaser and Methoblastin
Published 12 March 2015
Product
Prescription medications Identifying features description Dostinex (cabergoline), Cabaser (cabergoline) & Methoblastin (methotrexate) - All Batches Dostinex (cabergoline) 0.5 mg tablet, bottles of 2 and 8 AUST R number: 52158 Cabaser (cabergoline) 1 mg tablet, bottles of 30 AUST R number: 57360 Cabaser (cabergoline) 2 mg tablet, bottles of 30 AUST R number: 57367 METHOBLASTIN (methotrexate) 2.5 mg tablets, bottles of 30 AUST R number: 15418 METHOBLASTIN (methotrexate) 10 mg tablets, bottles of 15 & 50 AUST R number: 15417
Why it was recalled
The products have been supplied in containers without child-resistant closures. Please note that there is no concern regarding the quality or safety of this medicine other than the absence of child resistant packaging.
Hazard
If children gain access to the products there is the potential for inadvertent poisoning.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.