Mercaptopurine (ARX) 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: mercaptopurine
Pack: Mercaptopurine (ARX) 50 mg tablet, 25, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ARX-MERCAPTOPURINE mercaptopurine monohydrate 50 mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of acute leukaemia. It is of value in remission induction and is particularly indicated for maintenance therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and acute myelogenous leukaemia.,ARX-MERCAPTOPURINE is also used in the treatment of chronic granulocytic leukaemia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Light yellow to yellow-coloured, round, biconvex, uncoated tablets debossed with M & E on either side of the break line on one side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 25 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient mercaptopurine
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
