What's New
Promethazine (oral): Do not use in children under 6 years of age due to the risk of psychiatric and central nervous system side effects
Medsafe is alerting people to a change in the age of use of promethazine (oral) products. These products are now contraindicated (do not use) in children under 6 years of age.
News and Events
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 13/5/2024 | Alert Communication | Promethazine (oral): Do not use in children under 6 years of age due to the risk of psychiatric and central nervous system side effects |
| 11/4/2024 | Consultation | Outcome of the consultation on standards for contraceptive devices in New Zealand |
| 8/4/2024 | Alert Communication | Do not use NaturaCoco Moisturising Cream or Dok Apo Moisturiser Soothing Cream |
| 8/4/2024 | Monitoring Communication |  Calcium channel blockers and the possible risk of new-onset eczema |
| 20/3/2024 | Consultation | Outcome of the consultation on the proposed updates to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Pharmacovigilance (medsafe.govt.nz) |
