Hydroxycarbamide (Medsurge) TM
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Active ingredients: hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HYDROXYCARBAMIDE MEDSURGE hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) 500 mg capsule blisterConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Significant tumour response to hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) has been demonstrated in chronic myelocytic leukaemia (pretreatment phase and palliative care) and recurrent, metastatic, or inoperable carcinoma of the ovary.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Size 0 hard gelatin capsules with an opaque pink body and an opaque light green cap containing a white to off-white homogeneous powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 pack
- 30 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
