KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).
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 3 Years.
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 to off white granules
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
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.
KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).
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 3 Years.
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 to off white granules
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
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.
KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).
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 36 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
Granules are white to off-white, sweetened, unflavoured granules (approximately 2 mm in diameter) enclosed in unit dose sachets
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES)
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 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
Light blue, film-coated tablet (16.5mm x 8.4mm in modified caplet shape). Each tablet is printed with "V 150" in black ink on one side only.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
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.
KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).
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 3 Years.
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 to off white granules
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 4 months and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data(see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, and Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES).
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 3 Years.
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 to off white granules
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
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