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Sexual Wellbeing – Contraception
DUREX EXTRA SAFE
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD
Presentation: Condoms 12s.
Active Ingredients: Latex.
Indications: Prevention of pregnancy and STI’s.
Contraindications: Allergy to latex.
Precautions: No method of contraception can give you 100% protection against pregnancy, HIV or STI’s.
Adverse Effects: Refer to packaging.
Directions: Refer to packaging.
Price Band: $10.00 - $20.00. Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule
Subsidy Conditions: None
Medicine Classification: Medical Device
DUREX REAL FEEL
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD
Presentation: Condoms 8’s (non-latex).
Active Ingredients: Polyisoprene.
Indications: Prevention of pregnancy and STI’s.
Contraindications: Allergy to polyisoprene.
Precautions: No method of contraception can give you 100% protection against pregnancy, HIV or STI’s.
Adverse Effects: Refer to packaging.
Directions: Refer to packaging.
Price Band: $10.00 - $20.00
Medicine Classification: Medical Device
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Shingles - Symptomatic Relief
ZOSTRIX HP
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Presentation: Cream, 45g tube.
Active Ingredients: Capsaicin 0.075% w/w.
Approved Indications: Symptomatic relief of neuralgia associated with herpes zoster infections (postherpetic neuralgia)
after open skin lesions have healed. Symptomatic management of painful diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy.
Contraindications: Broken or irritated skin. Not suitable for children.
Precautions: Keep away from eyes. If condition worsens, seek medical advice. Do not apply to broken or sensitive skin.
Tight bandages should not be applied on top of Zostrix HP. Avoid taking hot bath/shower.
Adverse Effects: Transient burning on application.
Directions: Apply a small amount to affected area 3-4 times daily, not more often than every 4 hours. After applying cream,
hands should be washed thoroughly. Do not apply near eyes. Avoid taking a hot bath or shower directly before or
after application.
Price Band: $20 and over. Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule
Subsidy Conditions: Fully subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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Sinus & Nasal Problems
SUDAFED NASAL SPRAY
JOHNSON & JOHNSON (NEW ZEALAND) LTD
Presentation: 20mL nasal spray.
Active Ingredients: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 500mcg/ml.
Approved Indications: For the relief of nasal congestion due to colds, influenza, allergies, and sinusitis.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredients. Do not use in children under 6 years.
Precautions: Continual use of this product for a period longer than three days for adults or two days for children is not recommended,
unless advised by a doctor. Ask your doctor before using in children aged six to eleven years. Caution if you are taking any other
medicines to treat cough and cold. Ask your doctor for children 6-11 years.
Adverse Effects: Transient stinging, rebound congestion with prolonged use.
Directions: Adults and children over 6 years of age: 1-2 sprays repeated two to three times a day when necessary.
Maximum: 6 sprays per day.
Price Band: $10 - $20
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
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