Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Oral Pills)
Published 8 September 2019
Product
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Oral Pills) A complementary medicine used in traditional Chinese medicine, marketed to help or treat various complaints including mild bronchitis All Batches ARTG 217716
Why it was recalled
The product contains levels of aconitum alkaloids that are higher than the limit permitted for a listed medicine. These substances can pose an unacceptable risk to human health. The product label does not restrict the medicine's use to adults.
Hazard
Potential risk of aconitum alkaloid poisoning, which may damage the heart, nervous system and gastrointestinal system. Children are particularly at risk, as toxicity can occur at normal doses. An accidental overdose could be fatal in a small child.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.