Brand name: Gammanorm TM
Active ingredients: normal immunoglobulin
What it is used for
Replacement therapy in adults and children in primary immunodeficiency syndromes such as: congenital agammaglobulinaemia and hypogammaglobulinaemia, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), severe combined immunodeficiencies, IgG subclass deficiencies with recurrent infections. Replacement therapy in myeloma or chronic lymphatic leukaemia with severe secondary hypogammaglobulinaemia and recurrent infections.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Subcutaneous. This medicine is injected, usually with a short needle or pen-like device, into the fat just beneath the skin.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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.
Visual appearance
Clear to slightly opalescent and pale yellow to light brown solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems