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Budenofalk 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: ritlecitinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: BUDENOFALK budesonide 3 mg enteric capsule blister pack

Download 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)

BUDENOFALK enteric capsules are indicated for: Induction of remission in patients with mild to moderately active Crohn's disease affecting the ileum and/or the ascending colon (see CLINICAL TRIALS).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, enteric
  • Oral
  • Pink capsules, containing round white pellets

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

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

  • 10 pack pack
  • 50 pack pack
  • 9 pack pack
  • 90 pack pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient ritlecitinib

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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