Benztrop TM
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Active ingredients: benzatropine
Pack: Benztrop 2 mg tablet, 60, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BENZTROP benztropine mesilate 2mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Indicated for the treatment of all forms of parkinsonism. The treatment of extrapyramidal reactions (except tardive dyskinesia [see Contraindications and Precautions]) due to neuroleptic drugs.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Round, flat-faced, quarter-scored tablet one side and debossed with "PMS-2" on the other side.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient benzatropine
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.
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
