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Dysport TM

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Active ingredients: clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex

Brand name

(ARTG)

: DYSPORT clostridium botulinum type A toxin - haemagglutinin complex 500 Ipsen Units powder for injection vial

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Dysport is indicated for symptomatic treatment of focal spasticity of: Upper limbs in adults Lower limbs in adults Upper limbs in children aged 2 years and older Lower limbs in children aged 2 years and older,Dysport is indicated in adults for the treatment of: Spasmodic torticollis Blepharospasm Hemifacial spasm Moderate to severe glabellar lines and / or lateral canthal lines (crows feet)

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Intramuscular
  • White lyophilised powder.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 vial pack
  • 2 vials pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

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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