Nexobrid™
Active ingredients: Anacaulase-bcdb
Pack: Nexobrid (1 x 4.85 g vial, 1 x 50 g inert diluent bottle), 1 pack
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
NEXOBRID is indicated for eschar removal in adults and paediatric patients with deep partial thickness (DPT) and/or full thickness (FT) thermal burns.,For further information on acceptable burn types, see Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate; Store Upright; Store in Original Container; See Product information for shelf life
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Composite pack
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.
Component
- Powder
- Topical
- Off-white to light tan lyophilized powder in a glass vial
Component
- Diluent, not applicable
- Topical
- Sterile, clear gel.
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 1 vial of powder and 1 bottle of gel.
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Anacaulase-bcdb
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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