Sohonos™

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SOHONOS is indicated to reduce the formation of heterotopic ossification in adults and children aged 8 years and above for females and 10 years and above for males with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 48 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule, hard
• Oral
• Size 0 hard gelatin capsules with opaque white body and cap, imprinted with "PVO 1" on each side of the capsule body in black ink

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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• 28 hard capsules

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 14967R (Opens in new tab) and 15023Q (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Palovarotene

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. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without medical advice, as this may cause harm to you or your baby.

Source: AHT

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