Fulvestrant (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: fulvestrant
Pack: Fulvestrant (Sandoz) 250 mg/5 mL injection, 2 x 5 mL syringes
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FULVESTRANT SANDOZ fulvestrant 250 mg/5 mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringeDownload 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)
FULVESTRANT SANDOZ is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with: hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have not been previously treated with endocrine therapy. HR positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have progressive disease following prior endocrine (anti-oestrogen or aromatase inhibitor) therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear, colourless to yellow solution in a 5 mL glass syringe with grey stopper
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2 pre-filled syringes pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 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 fulvestrant
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
