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Product name	Date released
Alodorm 28 Dec 2020   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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alphaclav Duo Viatris 500/125 and Alphaclav Duo Forte Viatris 875/125 05 Oct 2023   Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin trihydrate, potassium clavulanate, penicillin or similar types of antibiotics (such as cephalosporins), or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take 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 ALPHACLAV DUO VIATRIS or ALPHACLAV DUO FORTE VIATRIS tablets? in the full CMI. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alphagan 12 Oct 2023   Download PDF Standard Print
Alphagan P 12 Oct 2023   Download PDF Standard Print
Alphamox 30 May 2023   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. There is no evidence that ALPHAMOX is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alphapress 27 Sep 2019   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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alprim 05 Apr 2023   ALPRIM contains the active ingredient called trimethoprim which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. ALPRIM is used to treat urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. 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 should not be administered to premature babies or infants under 4 months of age. 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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alprolix 21 Dec 2022   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. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Alunbrig 08 Dec 2022   Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to brigatinib or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take ALUNBRIG? in the full CMI. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amaryl 29 Aug 2016   Amaryl is used to control blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Amaryl is used when healthy eating and increased physical activity are not enough to control your blood glucose. Amaryl can be used alone, or together with insulin or other medicines for treating diabetes. How it works Amaryl lowers high blood glucose by increasing the amount of insulin produced by your pancreas. Amaryl belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas. If your blood glucose in not controlled properly, you may experience hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose - a "hypo") or hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose). Low blood glucose can occur suddenly. Signs may include: weakness, trembling or shaking sweating lightheadedness, dizziness, headache or lack of concentration tearfulness or crying irritability hunger numbness around the lips and tongue If not treated promptly, these may progress to: loss of co-ordination slurred speech confusion loss of consciousness or seizures High blood glucose usually occurs more slowly than low blood glucose. Signs of high blood glucose may include: lethargy or tiredness headache thirst passing large amounts of urine blurred vision High blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, circulation or kidneys. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription. There is no evidence that Amaryl is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print

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