Proveblue TM
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Active ingredients: methylene blue
Pack: Proveblue 50 mg/10 mL solution, 5 x 10 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PROVEBLUE methylene blue 50 mg/10 mL injection ampouleDownload 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)
PROVEBLUE is indicated: For the treatment of drug-induced methaemoglobinaemia. For the treatment of idiopathic methaemoglobinaemia (in which structural abnormality of haemoglobulin is not present). As a bacterial stain. As a dye in diagnostic procedures such as fistula detection. For the delineation of certain body tissues during surgery.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection
- Intravenous
- A sterile, clear blue solution for injection in 10 mL glass type I ampoules
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient methylene blue
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
