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Brand name: Bosentan (Mylan) TM

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Active ingredients: bosentan

What it is used for

BOSENTAN MYLAN is indicated for the treatment of, idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, familial pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with scleroderma or, pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital systemic to pulmonary shunts including Eisenmengers physiology ,in patients with WHO functional Class II, III or IV symptoms

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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.

Visual appearance

A white to off-white, film coated, oval, biconvex, beveled edge tablet debossed with 'M' on one side of the tablet and 'BN2' on the other side.

view of Bosentan (Mylan)
view of Bosentan (Mylan)

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December 1, 2022. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient bosentan

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

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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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