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TOPOTECAN ACCORD

Topotecan (as hydrochloride) Concentrated Injection 1 mg/1 mL and 4 mg/4 mLConsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some of the common questions about Topotecan Accord. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take...

Mayzent™

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaryThe full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.▼ This medicine is new or being used differently. Please report side effects. See the full CMI...

KYLEENA® (Kai·LEE·na)

levonorgestrel intrauterine delivery systemConsumer Medicine InformationWHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLETThis leaflet answers some common questions about Kyleena. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or...

VALACICLOVIR APOTEX

Valaciclovir TabletsConsumer Medicine InformationFor a copy of a large print leaflet, Ph: 1800 195 055What is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about valaciclovir. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of...

ENERZAIR® BREEZHALER® 114/46/68, 114/46/136 micrograms

▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at...

Ontruzant Intravenous infusion

Contains the active ingredient trastuzumabConsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about Ontruzant. It does not contain all the available information.It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or...

Advil® 12Hour Extended Release Tablet

IbuprofenConsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about Advil 12Hour Extended Release Tablet (referred as Advil 12Hour). It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to...

APOHEALTH Pantoprazole Heartburn Relief

Pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate)Consumer Medicine InformationFor a copy of a large print leaflet, Ph: 1800 195 055What is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about your medicine. It does not contain all the available information. It does...

Pharmacy Choice Osteo Relief Modified Release Tablets

paracetamol 665 mgConsumer Medicine InformationFor a copy of a large print leaflet, Ph: 1800 195 055What is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about this medicine. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of...

TALMINEX® capsules

Oseltamivir phosphateConsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about TALMINEX capsule.It does not contain all the available information.It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.All...

HYDROXYCARBAMIDE MEDSURGE CAPSULES

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summaryThe full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.1. Why am I using Hydroxycarbamide Medsurge?Hydroxycarbamide Medsurge capsules contain the...

Berinert® SC

Human C1 esterase inhibitorConsumer Medicine InformationWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some common questions about Berinert® SC.It does not contain all the available information. If you require further information about this medicine or your treatment...

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Trends in Medicinal Cannabis Prescription

Trends in Medicinal Cannabis Prescription

Medical cannabis has been legally accessible via prescription since 2016 in Australia through various special access schemes, but our understanding of how much medicinal cannabis is being prescribed, and for what reasons, has been limited. A significant new study from...

Antibiotics

Antibiotics

Antibiotics attack bacteria – germs responsible for certain infections. Each antibiotic attacks different types of bacteria and will be useful for treating particular infections.

Tips for taking charge of your health

Whether you are taking medicines occasionally or every day, it helps to be informed about why you need them, how they should be taken, and what their benefits and possible side effects may be. Here are a list of questions on how to be more medicine aware.

Be Medicinewise Week

This week it’s Be Medicinewise Week. It’s important for all Australians to know what medicines they are taking and to understand how to take them safely. Find out everything you need to know about your medicines.

Hay fever treatments

Hay fever treatments

Antihistamines work fast and are good at treating mild symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose, whereas corticosteroid nasal sprays may take several days to work.

Antidepressant medicines

Antidepressant medicines

Antidepressants are medicines that can treat depression and its symptoms. They can also sometimes be used to treat other conditions, including anxiety disorders and chronic (ongoing) pain.