What it is used for

Alkeran is indicated for the palliative treatment of myeloma" href="/multiple-myeloma" target="_blank">multiple myeloma and advanced ovarian adenocarcinoma. Alkeran has a significant therapeutic effect in a proportion of patients suffering from advanced breast carcinoma and may be used in the treatment of polycythaemia vera.

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: Oral
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Refrigerate
• Do not Freeze
• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White to off-white, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, with one side engraved "A" and the other side engraved "GX EH3".

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Food interactions

For the active ingredient melphalan

• Take on an empty stomach. Food decreases bioavailabilty by approximately 30%. Increase liquid intake.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December 1, 2018. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient melphalan

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.

What it is used for

Alkeran is indicated for the palliative treatment of myeloma" href="/multiple-myeloma" target="_blank">multiple myeloma and advanced ovarian adenocarcinoma. Alkeran has a significant therapeutic effect in a proportion of patients suffering from advanced breast carcinoma and may be used in the treatment of polycythaemia vera. Alkeran has been used as an adjuvant to surgery in the management of breast carcinoma.

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: Oral
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Moisture
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White branded biconvex compression coated tablets with a pink core coded B2A.

Food interactions

For the active ingredient melphalan

• Take on an empty stomach. Food decreases bioavailabilty by approximately 30%. Increase liquid intake.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient melphalan

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.