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Ocaliva TM
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Active ingredients: obeticholic acid
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OCALIVA obeticholic acid 10 mg tablet bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
OCALIVA is indicated for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults with an inadequate response to UDCA or as monotherapy in adults unable to tolerate UDCA.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- 10 mg: Off white to yellow triangular tablet debossed with INT on one side and 10 on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 pack
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on January, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient obeticholic acid
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
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
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