Posaconazole Suspension (ARX) TM
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Active ingredients: posaconazole
Pack: Posaconazole Suspension (ARX) 40 mg/mL oral liquid, 105 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: POSACONAZOLE SUSPENSION ARX posaconazole 40 mg/mL oral suspension bottleDownload 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)
Posaconazole is indicated for use in the treatment of the following invasive fungal infections in patients 13 years of age or older: Invasive aspergillosis in patients intolerant of, or with disease that is refractory to, alternative therapy. Fusariosis, zygomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, chromoblastomycosis, and mycetoma in patients intolerant of, or with disease that is refractory to, alternative therapy.,Posaconazole is also indicated for the: Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in immunocompromised adults, including patients with disease that is refractory to itraconazole and fluconazole. Prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections among patients 13 years of age and older, who are at high risk of developing these infections, such as patients with prolonged neutropenia or haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, suspension
- Oral
- Posaconazole 40 mg/mL Suspension is a white to off-white free flowing suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 105 mL bottle pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient posaconazole
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
