Packs of Panadol, sold in supermarkets and convenience stores across the country, have started shrinking from 20 tablets per pack to 16.
paracetamol, used in millions of households across Australia every day, is now being sold in smaller amounts ahead of wider changes around the drug coming into effect next year.
It comes as the Therapeutic Goods Administration makes legislative reforms minimising the amount of paracetamol available over the counter to prevent serious injury and accidental overdoses relating to the drug.Pandadol packets are shrinking ahead of changes by the TGA. Haleon ANZ, the pharmaceutical company that makes Panadol, said it is working to make sure there are no supply issues as the changes come into effect.
Other paracetamol packs carrying up to 100 tablets or capsules will only be available to buy behind the counter, through a pharmacist.The changes to paracetamol will be rolled out in February. The TGA commissioned an independent report into paracetamol overdoses, which led to the changes being recommended.
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