What it is used for

INDICATIONS: Anxiety: the short-term symptomatic treatment of anxiety including treatment of anxious patients with some symptoms of depression. Panic Disorder: the treatment of panic disorder with or without some phobic avoidance, and for blocking or attenuation of panic attacks and phobias in patients who have agoraphobia with panic attacks.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.

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.

Visual appearance

White, rectangular flat-faced on one side tablet. Engraved "'APO 2" with centre partial bisect & 2 bisects on upper side. Deep centre bisect with sloped-faces toward 2 bisects onlower side.

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine requires authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug. open tool tip to find out more

Over 65?

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

• alprazolam

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient alprazolam

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.