Chealac TM
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Active ingredients: deferasirox
Pack: Chealac 360 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CHEALAC deferasirox 360 mg film-coated tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional haemosiderosis) in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and older. CHEALAC is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in paediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years who are unable to take desferrioxamine therapy or in whom desferrioxamine has proven ineffective.,CHEALAC is also indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients with non-transfusion- dependent thalassemia syndromes aged 10 years and older.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Dark blue, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet with beveled edges, debossed with "L" on one side and "665" on the other side. Approximately 17 mm in length and approximately 7 mm in width.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient deferasirox
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
