Brand name: Thalomid
Thalomid is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) thalidomide. On this page you will find out more about Thalomid, 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: thalidomide
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Thalomid 100 mg hard capsule, 28
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
MULTIPLE MYELOMA - Thalomid in combination with melphalan and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of patients with untreated multiple myeloma aged 65 years and over or ineligible for high dose chemotherapy. Thalomid in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for induction therapy prior to high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell rescue, for the treatment of patients with untreated multiple myeloma. Thalomid, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma after failure of standard therapies. ERYTHEMA NODOSUM LEPROSUM (ENL). Thalomid is indicated for the acute treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). Thalomid is not indicated as monotherapy for such ENL treatment in the presence of moderate to severe neuritis. Thalomid is also indicated as maintenance therapy for prevention and suppression of the cutaneous manifestations of ENL recurrence. Thalomid is prescribed and dispensed through the Thalidomide Risk Management Programme.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Tan opaque size 2 hard gelatin capsule with black imprint |
| Dosage Form | Capsule, hard |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
28 capsules: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 5 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 May 2018
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.
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