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Dysport TM
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Active ingredients: clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DYSPORT clostridium botulinum type A toxin - haemagglutinin complex 500 Ipsen Units powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Dysport is indicated for symptomatic treatment of focal spasticity of: Upper limbs in adults Lower limbs in adults Upper limbs in children aged 2 years and older Lower limbs in children aged 2 years and older,Dysport is indicated in adults for the treatment of: Spasmodic torticollis Blepharospasm Hemifacial spasm Moderate to severe glabellar lines and / or lateral canthal lines (crows feet)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- White lyophilised powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 2 vials 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.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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