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Brand name: Puri-Nethol TM
Active ingredients: mercaptopurine
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 5 March 2004: Treatment of leukemia. It is of value in remission induction and is particularly indicated for maintenance therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia. PURI-NETHOL is also used in the treatment of chronic granulocytic leukaemia.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Pale yellow, round, biconvex tablets, marked PT above the line and 50 below the line on one side and plain on the other.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient mercaptopurine
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.
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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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