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Catapres TM
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Active ingredients: clonidine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CATAPRES 100 clonidine hydrochloride 100 microgram tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 8 Nov 1984: All grades of essential hypertension. Renal hypertension. The prophylactic management of migraine or recurrent vascular headaches which occur in adult patients with a frequency of more than once a month and are not adequately relieved by appropriate therapy for the acute attack. Alleviation of symptoms due to localised vasodilatation in menopausal flushing.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, round, flat tablets with bevelled edges, one side marked with 01C / break line / 01C.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 pack
- 100 pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clonidine
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.
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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