Sohonos TM
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Active ingredients: palovarotene
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SOHONOS palovarotene 5 mg capsule blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
SOHONOS is indicated to reduce the formation of heterotopic ossification in adults and children aged 8 years and above for females and 10 years and above for males with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Size 0 hard gelatin capsules with opaque white body and cap, imprinted with "PVO 5" on each side of the capsule body in black ink
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- 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
- 28 hard capsules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient palovarotene
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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
