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Brand name: Paracetamol (Alpha First Aid Supplies) TM
Active ingredients: paracetamol
On March 5, 2024 Paracetamol (Alpha First Aid Supplies) was not listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).
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