Medicine recalls
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| Australia: Hyland`s Baby homeopathic teething tablets: Recall - may pose a serious health hazard to children |
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advised consumers and health professionals that Kadac, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling all batches of Hyland`s Baby teething tablets and Hyland`s Baby nighttime teething tablets.
Hyland`s homeopathic teething tablets are complementary medicines marketed to provide temporary relief of teething symptoms in children.
This recall is being undertaken following an investigation by the United States Food and Drug Administration that products supplied in the US contained inconsistent amounts of belladonna alkaloids, a toxic substance, which may differ from the calculated amounts listed on the products` labels.
While the TGA had tested samples of these products supplied in Australia and found no quality issues, Kadac is now recalling the tablets as a precautionary measure due to the potential safety risk that belladonna alkaloids can pose to children. The effects of belladonna can be unpredictable and could cause serious health problems.
Consumers are advised not to use the affected product, and talk to their health professionals if they have any questions or concerns about this issue.
Please refer to the following website in TGA for details:
http://www.tga.gov.au/alert/hylands-baby-homeopathic-teething-tablets
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news was previously issued by the FDA, and was posted on the Drug Office website on 18 April 2017.
Ends/Tuesday, May 02, 2017
Issued at HKT 13:00
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