| TGA Action ID |
RC-2026-RN-00755-1 |
| Type of Product |
Medicine |
| Product Name/Description |
Immune Support Echinacea Plus, 60 Film Coated Tablets
Batch Number: 136360
Expiry Date: 11/2026
SKU: 4744 |
| ARTG Number |
465465 |
| Action Type |
Recall |
| Action Level |
Consumer |
| Hazard Classification |
Class I |
| Reason for the Action |
Since 2019, listed medicines containing Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) for supply in Australia have been required to carry a label warning about the risk of allergic reactions including severe reactions such as anaphylaxis.
However, despite these warnings, the TGA has continued to receive a sustained high number of reports of anaphylaxis associated with Andrographis-containing listed medicines, which are considered low-risk medicines.
Andrographis has now been removed from the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 2) 2026. This means the ingredient is no longer available for use in new listed (low risk) medicines for supply in Australia. |
| Instructions for Customers/Users |
Consumers are advised that if they have the above product, to not use it.
Australian NaturalCare will be in contact to arrange the return of product or confirm disposal for a refund.
If someone is suspected of having anaphylaxis, call for emergency medical help immediately by dialling ‘000’. |
| Action Commencement Date |
6/10/2026 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Contact Information |
1300 365 020 - Australian NaturalCare Customer Service |