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Loniten TM
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Active ingredients: minoxidil
Pack: Loniten 10 mg tablet, 100, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LONITEN minoxidil 10mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY 1991 : Indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with severe refractory hypertension which has failed to respond to extensive multiple therapy. When used in combination with an accompanying diuretic and beta-blocker, minoxidil (LONITEN) has been shown to reverse encephalopathy and retinopathy in severe hypertensives.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, circular, half oval, scored tablet marked "10" on the obverse side and "U/137" on the reverse side.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- 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
- 100 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient minoxidil
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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