Hydrea TM
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Active ingredients: hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
Pack: Hydrea 500 mg capsule, 100, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HYDREA hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) 500 mg capsule 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)
Significant tumour response to HYDREA has been demonstrated in, chronic myelocytic leukaemia (pretreatment phase and palliative care) and recurrent, metastatic, or inoperable carcinoma of the ovary.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Opaque green cap and opaque pink body imprinted CHP 500 in black ink.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 capsules pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on January, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea)
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
