In Reply to: Only passing on posted by Bazz on Friday, 5. August 2005 at 00:34 Bali Time:
Thanks for passing on that info Bazz. It has always been a concern with bringing home medications that don't necessarily conform with the guidelines set here in Australia. Lack of use by date is one concern as well as not being able to read ingredient list.
This information comes from the link below:
"Always read labels carefully
Labels contain important information to help you select products that are suitable for you and understand how to use products correctly.
The label tells you what you are buying, what the product can do for you and how you can use it to get the best results.
Labels also include information on use-by (expiry) dates and correct storage conditions, as well as contact details for the sponsor or supplier of the product.
Always take note of any precautions or warnings on the label. Some healthcare products are not suitable for use by children, pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, or individuals with certain medical conditions, and you should not use medicines that have been prescribed for others.
Your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional can provide you with valuable advice to help you select and correctly use healthcare products.
Many medicines have "Consumer Medicine Information" leaflets (CMI). CMI contain easy to understand information about medicines. These are available on request from pharmacists, doctors, manufacturers or the National Prescribing Service Medicines Line (1300 888 763)."