Consumers and health professionals are advised that multiple listed medicines are being recalled due to the presence of high levels of Artemisia annua or Artemisia absinthium. The medicines listed below pose an unacceptable risk if used during pregnancy.
The TGA published a safety advisory for listed medicines containing Artemisia species in October 2020. The safety advisory warned consumers of the potential risk of using these medicines during pregnancy.
The medicines being recalled are detailed in the table below. This table will be updated as recall actions are agreed with the TGA.
| Product name (ARTG number) | Sponsor | Affected Batch numbers | Date recall published |
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