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Brand name: Synacthen TM
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
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Intramuscular
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear liquid, colourless
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient tetracosactide (tetracosactrin)
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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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) 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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