Brand name: Hydroxycarbamide (Medsurge) TM
Active ingredients: hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
What it is used for
Significant tumour response to hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) has been demonstrated in chronic myelocytic leukaemia (pretreatment phase and palliative care) and recurrent, metastatic, or inoperable carcinoma of the ovary.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Size 0 hard gelatin capsules with an opaque pink body and an opaque light green cap containing a white to off-white homogeneous powder.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on June 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems