Xeljanz XR™

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),XELJANZ XR is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or are intolerant to methotrexate. XELJANZ XR can be used alone or in combination with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including methotrexate.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),XELJANZ XR in combination with conventional synthetic DMARDs are indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to a prior DMARD therapy.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, modified release
• Oral
• Pink, oval tablet with a drilled hole at one end of the tablet band and JKI 11 printed on one side of the tablet

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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• 14
• 30

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: Tofacitinib

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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