Prolia with Automatic Needle Guard TM
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Active ingredients: denosumab
Pack: Prolia with Automatic Needle Guard 60 mg/mL injection, 1 mL syringe
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PROLIA denosumab (rch) 60mg/1mL solution for injection prefilled syringe with automatic needle guardConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Prolia significantly reduces the risk of vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fractures.,Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteopaenia receiving androgen deprivation therapy for non-metastatic prostate cancer (see Clinical Trials).,Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis at increased risk of fracture.,Treatment to increase bone mass in women and men at increased risk of fracture due to long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Clear, colourless to slightly yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Protect from direct sunlight
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 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 denosumab
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
