Brand name: Naltrexone Hydrochloride (Generic Health)
Naltrexone Hydrochloride (Generic Health) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) naltrexone. On this page you will find out more about Naltrexone Hydrochloride (Generic Health), 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: naltrexone
Information for medicine and pack size:
Naltrexone Hydrochloride (Generic Health) 50 mg film-coated tablet, 30
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
NALTREXONE GH is indicated for use within a comprehensive treatment programme for alcohol dependence. NALTREXONE GH is also indicated as adjunctive therapy in the maintenance of formerly opioid-dependent patients who have ceased the use of opioids such as diamorphine (heroin) and morphine.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
The Natrexone 50mg filmcoated tablets are beige, capsule-shaped tablets with a score on each side.
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| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
30 tablets: 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 | No information available |
| Life time | 2 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 April 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.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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