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Omnitrope TM

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Active ingredients: zinc + magnesium + thiamine + riboflavin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: OMNITROPE somatropin (rbe) 5mg/1.5mL injection cartridge

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

OMNITROPE is intended for long term treatment of children (above three years of age with growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of pituitary growth hormone; growth disturbance associated with gonadal dysgenesis (Turner's syndrome); & growth disturbance associated with chronic renal insufficiency.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear to turbid, colourless solution.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 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.

  • 1 cartridge of solution for injection pack
  • 10 cartridges of solution for injection. pack
  • 5 cartridges of solution for injection pack

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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