Valette TM
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Active ingredients: dienogest + ethinylestradiol, ethinylestradiol, dienogest, inert substance
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VALETTE ethinyloestradiol/dienogest tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Valette is indicated for use as an oral contraceptive and in the treatment of mild to moderate acne in women who seek oral contraception.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- Larger round brown coated tablet.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- Small round white glossy coated tablet.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Store in Original Container
- 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
- 1 x (21 active & 7 placebo) pack
- 1 x (21 active & 7 placebo) (sample pack) pack
- 3 x (21 active & 7 placebo) pack
- 4 x (21 active & 7 placebo) pack
- 2 x (21 active & 7 placebo) pack
Over 65 ?
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This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient dienogest + ethinylestradiol
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
