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Oxycodone (Neo Health) TM
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.
Active ingredients: oxycodone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OXYCODONE NEO HEALTH oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg film coated tablet blister pack
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Dark blue, round, vaulted and biconvex film coated tablets
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 10 pack
- 20 pack
- 6 pack
- 8 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient oxycodone
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.
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
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