2017 HCHB_digital

VIRABAN
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Presentation: Cream, 5g.
Active Ingredients: Aciclovir 5% w/w.
Approved Indications: Treatment of herpes simplex of the lips and face (cold sores). Viraban can prevent cold sores developing
and/or shorten healing time.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to aciclovir.
Precautions: Not for use on mucous membranes and eyes.
Adverse Effects: Transient burning, stinging and flaking of the skin, erythema, itching.
Directions: Apply 5 times daily during waking hours, for 5 days. Treatment may be continued for up to an additional 5 days.
Start treatment as early as possible.
Price Band: $10 - $20
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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Constipation
COLOXYL
ASPEN PHARMACARE
Presentation: 100 tablet packs.
Active Ingredients: Docusate sodium 50mg and 120mg.
Approved Indications: Treatment of constipation.
Contraindications: Intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown cause, undiagnosed rectal bleeding.
Precautions: Prolonged use. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Adverse Effects: Rarely may cause diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal cramps, skin rash.
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: Take between 2 and 3 tablets daily after the evening meal.
Price Band: $8 - $15 [Price varies with pack size]. Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule
Subsidy Conditions: Fully subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
COLOXYL DROPS
ASPEN PHARMACARE
Presentation: Drops (30mL bottle)
Active Ingredients: Poloxamer.
Approved Indications: Treatment of constipation in infants and children.
Contraindications: Suspected appendicitis, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction.
Precautions: Drink plenty of fluids.
Adverse Effects: Abdominal discomfort including colic, cramps.
Directions: Administer 3 times daily in feeding bottle or fruit juice. Children