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Brand name: Synacthen TM
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Active ingredients: tetracosactide (tetracosactrin)
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 12 AUGUST 1999: As a diagnostic aid in the assessment of suspected adrenocortical hypofunction.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular. This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
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Visual appearance
Clear liquid, colourless
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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