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Mirena TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: levonorgestrel

Pack: Mirena 52 mg intrauterine drug delivery system, 1 system, applicator

Brand name

(ARTG)

: MIRENA levonorgestrel 52mg intrauterine drug delivery system sachet

Download 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)

Contraception. Treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia. Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia during oestrogen replacement therapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Drug delivery system, intrauterine
  • Intrauterine
  • The intrauterine drug delivery system consists of a white or almost white hormone sleeve, mounted on a T-body and covered with opaque tubing.

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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 plus insertion device pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient levonorgestrel

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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