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Australia Tightens Vitamin B6 and Paracetamol Regulations

2/1/2025

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Recent reports reveal alarming side effects from over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements, leading to nerve damage and numbness. In response, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has mandated warning labels for products containing more than 10mg of B6. Additionally, Australia is tightening paracetamol sales to combat liver toxicity by restricting pack sizes available outside pharmacies.

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Recent reports reveal alarming side effects from over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements, leading to nerve damage and numbness. In response, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has mandated warning labels for products containing more than 10mg of B6. Additionally, Australia is tightening paracetamol sales to combat liver toxicity by restricting pack sizes available outside pharmacies.