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Sohonos TM

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Active ingredients: palovarotene

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SOHONOS palovarotene 10 mg capsule blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

SOHONOS is indicated to reduce the formation of heterotopic ossification in adults and children aged 8 years and above for females and 10 years and above for males with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Size 0 hard gelatin capsules with opaque white body and cap, imprinted with "PVO 10" on each side of the capsule body in black ink

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

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 hard capsules pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient palovarotene

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. 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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