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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
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: RED BACK SPIDER ANTIVENOM (equine) 500U injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
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For the treatment of patients who exhibit manifestations of systemic envenoming following a bite by a red back spider.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Colourless to light straw coloured, slightly viscous, transparent solution
Storage conditions
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- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 500U x 1 pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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