Published: 1 February 2019
Revised: 29 August 2023
Safety Information
Alert Communication
Consumer Level Recall – Bronchi-Cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan)
1 February 2019
Products Affected
Information for consumers and caregivers
Information for healthcare professionals
What actions are Medsafe taking?
How to report adverse events
Beijing Ton Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd is recalling one batch of Bronchi-Cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) because amygdalin and aristolochic acid have been found following testing of this batch. These substances may be harmful if consumed.
Products Affected
| The product is: | Bronchi-Cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) |
| Batch Number: | 16080020 |
Information for consumers and caregivers
- If you have a bottle of Bronchi-Cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) from batch 16080020, do not use it.
- Return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Alternatively call the company’s customer service line at (09) 972 9897 to arrange for the return and refund of the affected product.
- Consumption of amygdalin or aristilochic acid, even in small amounts may be harmful.
- Consult with your doctor if you are concerned about your health following consumption of this product.
- Report any adverse events by calling the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring (CARM) toll-free at 0800 466 678 or by reporting online at https://nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/report
Information for healthcare professionals
- This recall only applies to Bronchi-Cough Pills (Qiguanyan Kesou Tanchuanwan) batch 16080020.
- Patients should be advised that they should stop taking the affected product immediately.
- The company is requesting all customers who have bought the affected product to return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or alternatively to call the company’s customer service line at (09) 972 9897 to arrange for return and refund.
- Consumption of amygdalin or aristolochic acid, even in small amounts may be harmful.
- Aristolochic acid has been linked to serious adverse effects related to kidney function.
- The company can be reached at (09) 972 9897 if you have questions about this recall.
- Report any adverse events by calling the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring (CARM) toll-free at 0800 466 678 or by reporting online at https://nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/report
What actions are Medsafe taking?
Medsafe is working with Beijing Ton Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd to ensure an efficient recall and will review any adverse events that may be reported.
How to report adverse events
| From your iPhone using the ADR online app | |
| Online |
Submit a CARM report Prescribers can also submit a report using the online reporting tool available in patient management software. |
| Yellow Card | A completed Yellow card can be submitted to CARM via email, fax or mail |
| CARMReport@health.govt.nz |
Medsafe cannot give advice about an individual’s medical condition.
If you have any concerns about a medicine you are taking Medsafe encourages
you to talk to your healthcare professional.
