Primacin TM
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Active ingredients: primaquine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PRIMACIN primaquine (as phosphate) 7.5mg tablet bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of relapses (radical cure) of malaria caused by P.vivax and P. ovale. Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of gametocytemia due to P.falciparum in patients resident in areas receptive to malaria.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Orange tablets, 6mm diameter, flat without breakline or logo
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 28 tablets pack
- 56 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient primaquine
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
