How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflets provide information about the medicine you are taking. Learn where to get CMI pages and how to use them.

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Side effects of medicines

Side effects are any unwanted effects of a medicine. Learn more about different types of adverse reactions and what to do if you have them.

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Questions to ask before taking a medicine

It's important to learn about your medicines before you take them. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines.

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Reporting a problem with a medicine

You should tell your doctor or health professional about any problems with your medicine. It’s also helpful to report the problem to the TGA.

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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen treats fever and pain caused by inflammation. Learn more about how it works, how to take it and its possible side effects.

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Manage Medicine app

App for managing your medicines and/or those of someone you care for, recording & storing important medical information.

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Temazepam

Temazepam is a sedative medicine, in the benzodiazepine class. It is used short term to help with sleep problems and must be prescribed by a doctor.

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Prednisolone

Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, and helps to reduce inflammation in your body. Learn more about how to take it.

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Lithium

Lithium is a mood-stabilising medicine used to treat some mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder. Learn about the risks and benefits of this mood-stabilising medication.

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Immunisation side effects

Immunisation side effects are unwanted effects that may happen after you get a vaccine. Learn how to treat mild adverse events after a vaccine.

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Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a prescription-only opioid medicine used for pain relief. Find out about tapentadol, how it works and its possible side effects.

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Medicines for headaches

Most people have headaches occasionally. Find out what can cause them, medicines, and how you can treat different types of headaches.

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Oxycodone

Oxycodone is an opioid pain relief medicine used to relieve severe pain. Find out how it oxycodone works and about its possible side effects.

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Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is a prescription opioid medicine. Learn about how it works, when to use it, and its potential risks and side effects.

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Managing period pain

Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) can make it difficult to enjoy your normal activities. Learn how to manage painful periods and when to see your doctor.

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Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid-based cough medicine available from your pharmacist. It is categorised as a 'weak' opioid. Learn more here.

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How to use an adrenaline autoinjector

An adrenaline autoinjector can, in an emergency, save the life of someone who is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Learn how to use one here.

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Medicines for osteoarthritis

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease osteoarthritis symptoms. Learn more about your osteoarthritis medicine.

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Medicines and alcohol

You need to be careful if you drink alcohol when taking some medicines. This includes over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies. Learn more here.

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Diazepam (Valium)

Diazepam is mainly used to treat people with anxiety. Read more about how it works, what the risks are, and other treatment options available.

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Medicines for psoriasis

There is no cure for psoriasis but there are many different types of medicines you can use to manage your symptoms. Find out when to see your doctor.

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Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made available to the public.

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Medicines for anxiety

If you have been diagnosed with anxiety, there are a few different medicines you might take. Learn how medicines are used for anxiety.

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Medicines for nerve pain

There are many different types of medicines used to help lessen nerve pain. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Cefalexin (Cephalexin)

Cefalexin is used to treat bacterial infections. Read how cefalexin works; what the risks are and other treatment options available.

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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine. Read what doxycycline is used for, how it works, its risks and what to do if you miss a dose.

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Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Learn more about how antibiotics work, how to take them and antibiotic resistance.

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Beta blockers

Beta blockers are medicines used to treat some heart and other conditions. Learn about the potential side effects, benefits and how they work.

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Causes of diarrhoea

Read more about what can cause diarrhoea. Various acute infections as well as long-term health conditions, bowel disease and even medical treatments.

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Methadone

Methadone is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and when it might be prescribed.

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