Dupixent™

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Dupixent is indicated for the following type 2 inflammatory diseases:,Atopic Dermatitis,Adults and adolescents,Dupixent is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in patients aged 12 years and older who are candidates for chronic systemic therapy. Dupixent is not intended for episodic use.,Children 6 months to 11 years of age,Dupixent is indicated for the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis in patients aged 6 months to 11 years old who are candidates for chronic systemic therapy. Dupixent is not intended for episodic use.,Asthma,Dupixent is indicated as add on maintenance treatment in patients aged 6 years and older with moderate to severe asthma with type 2 inflammation (elevated eosinophils or elevated FeNO) that is inadequately controlled despite therapy with other medicinal products for maintenance treatment (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical Trials).,Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP),Dupixent is indicated as an add-on maintenance treatment in adult patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Do not Freeze; Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Subcutaneous
• Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale yellow solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 2 (starter pack; trade pack)

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Dupilumab

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.

Source: AHT

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