Safinamide (MSN) TM
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Active ingredients: safinamide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MSN-SAFINAMIDE safinamide (as mesilate) 50 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MSN Safinamide is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with fluctuating idiopathic,Parkinsons disease (PD) as add-on therapy to a regimen that includes levodopa (L-Dopa).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Orange coloured, round shaped, biconcave, film-coated tablet with metallic gloss, debossed with 'MS' on one side and '18' on other side, free from physical defects
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 tablets (starter pack) pack
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient safinamide
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
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
