Polyvalent Snake Antivenom (Australia and Papua New Guinea) (CSL) TM
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Active ingredients: polyvalent australian snake antivenom
Pack: Polyvalent Snake Antivenom (Australia and Papua New Guinea) (CSL) injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: POLYVALENT SNAKE ANTIVENOM (AUSTRALIA - PNG) (equine) 40000U injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment in Papua New Guinea and in all states except Victoria and Tasmania who exhibit manifestations of systemic envenoming and the snake has not been identified. In Tasmania, Tiger snake antivenom should be used rather than polyvalent whilst in Victoria a combination of Tiger snake antivenom and brown snake antivenom is the preferred treatment.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Light straw coloured, slightly viscous, transparent solution in a glass vial
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- 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
- 40000U 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
