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Brand name: Synacthen

Synacthen is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) tetracosactide (tetracosactrin). On this page you will find out more about Synacthen, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)

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Active ingredient in this medicine: tetracosactide (tetracosactrin)

Information for medicine and pack size:
Synacthen 250 microgram/mL injection solution, 1 mL ampoule

Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:

This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.

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What this medicine is for

INDICATIONS AS AT 12 AUGUST 1999: As a diagnostic aid in the assessment of suspected adrenocortical hypofunction.

Table of characteristics
Table of characteristics
Active ingredient
Visual appearance Clear liquid, colourless
Dosage Form Injection, solution
Route of administration Intramuscular
Medicine schedule
1 X 1mL ampoule: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy

There is one type of pack available.

Pack type 1
Pack type 1
Type Ampoule
Storage temperature Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Storage conditions No information available
Life time 48 Months
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information

The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.

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Is this medication banned in sport?

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