Drofate 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: propranolol
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Drofate propranolol hydrochloride 40 mg tablet bottle packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Angina pectoris; Hypertension; Prevention of migraine; Cardiac dysrhythmias: certain intrinsic cardiac dysrhythmias; dysrhythmias associated with thyrotoxicosis; anxiety tachycardia; certain drug-induced dysrhythmias (eg tachycardia due to digitalis or adrenaline overdosage); Essential tremor, including familial and senile tremor; Phaeochromocytoma (only with concurrent alpha-receptor blockade); Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; Suspected or definite myocardial infarction; Fallots tetralogy
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Green coloured, round, biconvex tablets, embossed with "P" and "40" on either side of the breakline on one side and plain on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient propranolol
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
