Ativan™

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INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 20 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• A flat, white to off white, round tablet with bevelled edged, bisected on one side and imprinted C11 on the other side

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.

• 5 tablets
• 50 tablets

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: Lorazepam

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Source: AHT

For the active ingredient: Lorazepam

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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