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Symdeko 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: tezacaftor + ivacaftor, ivacaftor

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SYMDEKO 100/150 tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg film-coated tablet and ivacaftor 150 mg film-coated tablet composite pack

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

SYMDEKO is indicated for the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 6 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or who have at least one mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that is responsive to tezacaftor/ivacaftor based on in vitro data and/or clinical evidence.,Refer to Table 1 for a list of responsive mutations.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Yellow, capsule-shaped tablet debossed with V100 on one side and plain on the other (15.9 mm x 8.5 mm)

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Light blue, capsule-shaped tablet, printed with v150 in black ink on one side and plain on the other (16.5 mm x 8.4 mm).

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 56 tablets pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient tezacaftor + ivacaftor

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.

For the active ingredient ivacaftor

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.

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