Iluvien™

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ILUVIEN is indicated for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DME) in patients who have been previously treated with a course of corticosteroids and did not have a clinically significant rise in intraocular pressure (IOP).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Do not Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Implant
• Intravitreal-Within The Vitreous Cavity Of The Eye
• Drug core is a light brown filled tube, no visible deformation

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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• 1 implant in applicator

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: fluocinolone

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Source: AHT

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