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Colifoam Rectal Foam 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: hydrocortisone acetate

Pack: Colifoam Rectal Foam 10% enema, 21.1 g, aerosol can

Brand name

(ARTG)

: COLIFOAM (10% w/w Hydrocortisone Acetate) Rectal Foam Cream aerosol can

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

This product approved for registraiton as a variation of a product accepted for inclusion in the ARTG as 'currently supplied' at the commencement of the Act. Indications are held in ARTG paper records. Previous Product Number AUST R 15654. Product Information not reviewed. INDICATIONS AS AT 21 AUGUST 1998: Topical treatment of inflammation occurring in the rectal mucosa, eg ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis and granular proctitis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Enema
  • Rectal
  • White, aerosol foam.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Refrigerate
  • 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.

  • 21.1g 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.

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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