Cosmegen TM
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.
Active ingredients: dactinomycin
Pack: Cosmegen 500 microgram powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: COSMEGEN dactinomycin (actinomycin D) 0.5mg powder for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Wilm's Tumour; Rhabdomyosarcoma; Carcinoma of the Testes and Uterus. Other Neoplasms: Actinomycin D given IV or by regional perfusion, either alone or with other antineoplastic compounds or with X-ray therapy in the palliative treatment of Ewing's sarcoma and sarcoma botryoides; non-metastatic Ewing's carcinoma. Actinomyin D and Radiation therapy; Actinomycin D in various types of sarcoma, carcinoma and adenocarcinoma using isolation-perfusion technique. FOR FULL LIST OF INDICATIONS REFER TO APPROVED PI DOCUMENT.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- Yellow lyophilized powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 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
- 500 microgram of powder pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient dactinomycin
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
