Brand name: Quetiapine (Accord)
Quetiapine (Accord) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) quetiapine. On this page you will find out more about Quetiapine (Accord), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: quetiapine
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Quetiapine (Accord) 300 mg film-coated tablet, 60
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Bipolar disorder, Adults Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder, as monotherapy or in combination with lithium or sodium valproate, for the prevention of relapse/recurrence of manic, depressive or mixed episodes, Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder (see Dosage and Administration), Treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar I disorder as monotherapy or in combination with lithium or sodium valproate, Children/adolescents aged 10 to 17 years, Monotherapy treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar I disorder, Schizophrenia (adults and adolescents aged 13 to 17 years), Treatment of schizophrenia
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | White to off white, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablet, with '300' debossed on one side and plain on other side. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
100 Tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
20 Tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
60 Tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Store in a Dry Place |
| Life time | 48 Months |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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