2017 HCHB_digital

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Heart Health - Blood Clot Prevention
ASPEC 75MG
PSM HEALTHCARE LTD. T/A API CONSUMER BRANDS
Presentation: Enteric coated tablets in blister packs of 90 tablets.
Active Ingredients: Aspirin 75mg/tablet.
Approved Indications: For inhibition of platelet aggregation. Reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by inhibiting blood clotting.
Contraindications: Patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, blood disorders, stomach ulcers, allergies to aspirin or other antiinflammatory
medicines. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy or if breast-feeding.
Precautions: Except on a doctor’s advice, do not use in children under 12 years of age; in teenagers with chickenpox, influenza or fever;
if you have asthma; during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Prolonged or excessive use can be harmful. Do not use for more than
a few days at a time except on a doctor’s advice. Should be discontinued several days before a scheduled surgical procedure.
Adverse Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances such as nausea, dyspepsia and vomiting; irritation of the gastric mucosa; minor
gastro-intestinal bleeding; increases bleeding time; hypersensitivity reactions; dizziness, tinnitus, headache, increased sweating.
Directions: Adults: 1 tablet daily. Swallow whole, do not crush or chew.
Price Band: $10.00 - $20.00
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
CARTIA
ASPEN PHARMACARE
Presentation: Enteric coated tablet, 28s, 84s.
Active Ingredients: Aspirin 100mg.
Approved Indications: Inhibition of platelet aggregation. Inhibits blood clotting and reduces risk of heart attack and stroke.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to an ingredient, severe hepatic disease or renal damage, bleeding disorders, gastric ulceration.
Patients in whom attacks of asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs. Concomitant
anticoagulant therapy.
Precautions: Withdraw 1 week before surgery, concomitant gastric irritants (eg NSAIDs), dehydration, asthma, pregnancy or lactation.
Not recommended for children except under medical advice.
Adverse Effects: Minor gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, increased bleeding times, tinnitus, vertigo, hypersensitivity including
bronchospasm.
Directions: Adults: 1 tablet daily. Swallow whole, do not crush or chew.
Price Band: Under $10 - $20 (Price varies with pack size)
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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Indigestion, Heartburn & Gastritis
GAVISCON DOUBLE STRENGTH
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD
Presentation: Liquid, 500ml.
Active Ingredients: Sodium alginate 1000mg, potassium bicarbonate 200mg, calcium carbonate 200mg per 10ml.
Approved Indications: Gastro-oesophageal reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, flatulence and dyspepsia associated with gastric reflux, hiatus
hernia, reflux oesophagitis, regurgitation.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Not recommended for infants and young children. Sodium-restricted diet, renal impairment, hypophosphataemia.
Adverse Effects: Rarely, hypernatraemia, if sodium-restricted.
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: 5-10ml, 4 times daily, after meals and 30 minutes before bedtime.
Price Band: $10.00- $20.00
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
GAVISCON DOUBLE STRENGTH TABLETS
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD
Presentation: Tablets, peppermint, 60s.
Active Ingredients: Sodium alginate 500mg, sodium bicarbonate 267mg, calcium carbonate 160mg.
Approved Indications: Gastro-oesophageal reflux, heartburn of pregnancy, flatulence and dyspepsia associated with gastric reflux, hiatus
hernia, reflux oesophagitis, regurgitation.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Not recommended for infants and young children. Sodium-restricted diet, renal impairment, hypophosphataemia.
Adverse Effects: Rarely, hypernatraemia, if sodium-restricted.
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: chew 1-2 tablets 4 times a day. Chew tablets after meals and 30 minutes before bedtime.
Price Band: Under $10 - $20 (Price varies with pack size). Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule
Subsidy Conditions: Partially subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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