Relenza Rotadisk™

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Treatment: Relenza (zanamivir) is indicated for the treatment of infections due to Influenza A and B viruses in adults and children aged 5 years and older. Treatment should commence as soon as possible but no later than forty-eight hours after the onset of the initial symptoms of infection (see Precautions). Prophylaxis: Vaccination remains the primary method of preventing and controlling influenza. Relenza is indicated for prophylaxis of Influenza A and B in adults and children (5 years and older) to reduce transmission among individuals in households with an infected person. Relenza is indicated for prophylaxis of influenza A and B during community outbreaks only in circumstances where such prophylaxis is justified (such as when vaccine that antigenically matches circulating influenza is not available or there is a pandemic). It is not recommended for routine prophylaxis against influenza infection.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 10 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Insufflation
• Inhalation
• Circular foil pack, approximately 4cm in diameter, with four regularly distributed blisters, each containing a white to off-white powder.

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?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 20 (5 rotadisks x 4 blisters)
• 20 (5 rotadisks x 4 blisters) with diskhaler
• 28 (7 rotodisks x 4 blisters) with diskhaler
• 4 (1 rotadisk x 4 blisters) (physician sample)
• 4 (1 rotadisk x 4 blisters) with diskhaler (p.s.)
• 60 (15 rotodisks x 4 blisters) with diskhaler

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: Zanamivir

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

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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