Source: https://www.healthed.com.au/clinical-articles/in-the-news/ranitidine-products-recalled/
Timestamp: 2020-01-22 15:39:02
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The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that several ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due to contamination with an impurity called N‑nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
Ranitidine tablets and oral liquids are now in short supply as a number of commonly-used brands have been recalled from pharmacies, hospitals, wholesalers, and other retail outlets, such as supermarkets and online stores. Additional brands may be recalled as TGA continues testing and discussions with companies that supply ranitidine.
Ranitidine, which is marketed in Australia under the brand name Zantac and various generic brands, is used to reduce stomach acid and is commonly used to treat heartburn. It may also be prescribed by a doctor to treat and prevent heartburn, reflux and ulcers.
Ranitidine is available in Australia as a prescription medicine and can also be purchased without a prescription from pharmacies, supermarkets and other retailers.
The following products have been recalled so far:
Mylanta Ranitidine 300mg 24Hour Action Tablet 14’s Blister ARTG 116268
RANITIDINE Sandoz 300mg Tablet 30’s ARTG 70356
RANITIDINE Sandoz 150mg Tablet 60’s Blister pack ARTG 70325
RANITIDINE GH 300mg Tablet 30’s Blister ARTG 219142
RANITIDINE GH 150mg Tablet 60’s Blister ARTG 219141
RANITAL FORTE ranitidine 300mg film-coated tablet blister pack ARTG 117184
RANITAL 150mg TABLETS ranitidine 150mg blister pack ARTG 75206
APO-Ranitidine 150mg & 300mg tablets
CHEMMART Ranitidine 150mg & 300mg tablets
TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS Ranitidine 150mg & 300mg tablets
APOHEALTH Ranitidine Acid and Heartburn 150mg & 300mg tablets
Zantac Ranitidine (Aspen Pharmacare)
Zantac ranitidine 150 mg/10 mL liquid bottle ARTG 35188
Zantac ranitidine 150 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 53324
Zantac ranitidine 300 mg tablet blister pack ARTG53323
Zantac ranitidine 150 mg effervescent tablet tube ARTG 45993
Zantac ranitidine 50 mg/2 mL injection ampoule ARTG 12536
Zantac DOUBLE STRENGTH ranitidine 300 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 95076
Zantac ranitidine 150 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 71786
The Therapeutic Goods Association