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Posaconazole (Sandoz Pharma) 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: posaconazole

Brand name

(ARTG)

: POSACONAZOLE SANDOZ PHARMA posaconazole 100 mg modified release tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

POSACONAZOLE SANDOZ PHARMA (posaconazole) is indicated for use in the treatment of the following invasive fungal infections in patients 13 years of age or older: , Invasive aspergillosis in patients intolerant of, or with disease that is refractory to, alternative therapy. , Fusariosis, zygomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, chromoblastomycosis, and mycetoma in patients intolerant of, or with disease that is refractory to, alternative therapy. POSACONAZOLE SANDOZ PHARMA is also indicated for the: , Prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections among patients 13 years of age and older, who are at high risk of developing these infections, such as patients with prolonged neutropenia or haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, modified release
  • Oral
  • Brown, capsule-shaped, bevelled edge, film-coated tablet, debossed with '470' on one side and plain on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 24 pack
  • 96 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient posaconazole

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

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