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Red Back Spider Antivenom (Seqirus) TM
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Active ingredients: red back spider antivenom
Pack: Red Back Spider Antivenom (Seqirus) 500 units injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RED BACK SPIDER ANTIVENOM (equine) 500U injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment of patients who exhibit manifestations of systemic envenoming following a bite by a red back spider.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Colourless to light straw coloured, slightly viscous, transparent solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 500U x 1 pack
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
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