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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all aspects of your medicines, including
why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
The CMI for your medicine that is on this web site is the most up-to-date version
available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
This web site does not contain all CMIs for medicines sold in Australia and not
all medicines have a CMI available for them. If you do not find a CMI for your medicine
on this page, contact the pharmaceutical company who makes the medicine or talk
to your doctor or pharmacist. The information on this web site is intended for use
in Australia only.
Product name
Date released
Allereze
17 Nov 2021
Warnings
Do not use ALLEREZE if:
you are allergic to any other medicines containing:
loratadine (e.g. Claratyne, Clarinase, Lorastyne)
desloratadine (e.g. Claramax)
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching or hives;
swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing,
wheezing or shortness of breath.
you are giving to children under 12 years of age
they have passed the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack.
If you take this medicine after the expiry date, it may not work as well.
the packaging shows signs of tampering or the tablets do not look quite right.
you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor
or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions
take any medicines for any other condition
are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
have liver problems
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
ALLEREZE is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding.
Your doctor or pharmacist will discuss the risks involved.
Alodorm is used to treat insomnia (sleeping problems).
Alodorm contains the active ingredient nitrazepam, which belongs to a group of medicines
called benzodiazepines. These medicines are thought to work by their action on brain
chemicals.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alodorm has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Alodorm for another reason.
In general, benzodiazepines such as Alodorm should be taken for short periods only
(for example 2 to 4 weeks). Continuous long-term use is not recommended unless advised
by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.
Alodorm is available only with a doctor's prescription.
This medicine contains two active ingredients. One of these ingredients is a type
of penicillin called amoxicillin and the other is potassium clavulanate.
It is used to treat a wide range of infections in the body caused by bacteria. These
infections may affect the chest (bronchitis or pneumonia), bladder (cystitis), sinuses
(sinusitis), the ears (otitis media) or the skin.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive.
How it works
Alphaclav Duo 500/125 and
Alphaclav Duo Forte 875/125 works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections.
It will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.
ALPHAMOX contains the active ingredient amoxicillin, which is an antibiotic that belongs
to a group of medicines called penicillins. ALPHAMOX is used to treat a range of infections
caused by bacteria. These may be infections of the chest (pneumonia), tonsils (tonsillitis),
sinuses (sinusitis), urinary and genital tract, skin and fleshy tissues.
ALPHAMOX works by killing the bacteria that causes these infections. ALPHAMOX can
also be used to prevent endocarditis (heart infection) in some people.
ALPHAMOX will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
ALPHAPRESS is used to lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It is
normally used together with other medicines for high blood pressure.
This medicine works by widening the blood vessels so that blood passes through them
more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive.
Alprim is used to treat infections of the urinary tract caused by bacteria.
Alprim belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It works by stopping the
growth of the bacteria that is causing your infection.
Use Alprim only as directed and consult a health care professional if pain or symptoms
persist.
Alprim will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alprim has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Alprim for another reason.
Alprim is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Alprim is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age, as the safety
and effectiveness of Alprim in this age group has not been established.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ALPROLIX or other factor IX
replacement factors, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, use any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use ALPROLIX? in the full CMI.
