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Early Bird TM
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Active ingredients: pyrantel
Pack: Early Bird 100 mg/square block, 18 squares, sachet
Brand name
(ARTG)
: EARLY BIRDWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the control and treatment of threadworms.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, chewable
- Oral
- Brown palatable block (chocolate) - consisting of six scored squares - tablets, chewable, each imprinted "EARLY BIRD'.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 18 squares - tablets chewable pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pyrantel
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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