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Inderal 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: propranolol

Brand name

(ARTG)

: INDERAL propranolol hydrochloride 10mg tablet bottle

Download 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)

INDICATIONS AS AT 05 MAR 02 : 1. Angina pectoris, 2. Hypertension, 3. Prevention of migraine, 4. Cardiac dysrhythmias : certain intrinsic cardiac dysrhythmias; dysrhythmias associated with thyrotoxicosis; anxiety tachycardia; certain drug-induced dysrhythmias (e.g. tachycardia due to digitalis or adrenaline overdosage), 5. Essential tremor, including familial and senile tremor, 6.Phaeochromocytoma (only with concurrent alpha-receptor blockade), 7. Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, 8. Suspected or definite myocardial infarction, 9. Fallot's Tetralogy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Intagliated on one face with 10 and bisected on the reverse face.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • 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.

  • 100 tablets pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 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 propranolol

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

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