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Pregabalin (Hovid) 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: pregabalin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PREGABALIN HOVID pregabalin 100 mg capsule blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

PREGABALIN HOVID (pregabalin) is indicated for the treatment of neuropathic pain in adults. PREGABALIN HOVID (pregabalin) is indicated as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Capsule with light brown opaque cap and light opaque body, printed with hovid on cap and PB 100 on body in black ink. The body is also marked with a black band.

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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 10 capsules pack
  • 100 capsules pack
  • 30 capsules pack
  • 60 capsules pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient pregabalin

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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