THE TGA has tested a product labelled Man XXX Herbal capsules and found the capsules contain the undeclared substance levodopa, a prescription-only Parkinson's Disease therapy, and may pose a risk to health.
The agency has also issued a safety advisory about Meditech ultrasound gel, with all lots of the product being recalled due to a risk of bacterial contamination.
The gel is used in some states and territories for specialist catheter insertion - details at tga.gov.au.
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