Brand name: Vocabria TM
Active ingredients: cabotegravir
What it is used for
VOCABRIA tablets are indicated in combination with rilpivirine tablets for the short-term treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) and have no known or suspected resistance to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine (see sections 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION and 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, Clinical trials) for: oral lead in to assess tolerability of cabotegravir prior to administration of cabotegravir prolonged-release suspension for injection plus rilpivirine prolonged-release suspension for injection. oral therapy for adults who will miss planned dosing with cabotegravir prolonged-release suspension for injection.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, oval, film-coated, tablets, debossed with SV CTV on one side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient cabotegravir
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.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme