Cortiment TM
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Active ingredients: budesonide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CORTIMENT budesonide 9 mg prolonged release tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
CORTIMENT prolonged-release tablets are indicated in adults for induction of remission in patients with mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis (UC) where 5-ASA treatment is not sufficient or not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- Each tablet is a white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet, approximately 9.5 mm diameter and 4.7 mm thickness, debossed on one side with "MX9"
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 10 modified release tablets pack
- 20 modified release tablets pack
- 30 modified release tablets pack
- 50 modified release tablets pack
- 60 modified release tablets pack
- 80 modified release tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient budesonide
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
