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Xeljanz XR 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: tofacitinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: XELJANZ XR tofacitinib (as citrate) 11 mg extended release tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),XELJANZ XR is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or are intolerant to methotrexate. XELJANZ XR can be used alone or in combination with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including methotrexate.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),XELJANZ XR in combination with conventional synthetic DMARDs are indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to a prior DMARD therapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, modified release
  • Oral
  • Pink, oval tablet with a drilled hole at one end of the tablet band and JKI 11 printed on one side of the tablet

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.

  • 28 pack
  • 7 (starter pack) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient tofacitinib

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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