Eloctate TM
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Active ingredients: efmoroctocog alfa
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELOCTATE efmoroctocog alfa (rhu) 3000 IU powder for injection vial and diluent pre-filled syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELOCTATE is a long-acting antihaemophilic factor (recombinant) indicated in adults and children with haemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) for: - control and prevention of bleeding episodes - routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes - perioperative management (surgical prophylaxis). ELOCTATE does not contain von Willebrand factor, and therefore is not indicated in patients with von Willebrand's disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- white to off-white powder to cake
Component :
- Drug delivery system
- Intravenous
Component :
- Injection, solvent for
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear, colorless, odorless liquid, essentially free from visible particulates
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1s (vial + diluent) pack
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