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Tracleer 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: bosentan

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TRACLEER bosentan 62.5mg (as monohydrate) tablet bottle

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

TRACLEER is indicated for the treatment of: idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, familial pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with scleroderma or pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital systemic to pulmonary shunts including Eisenmenger's physiology in patients with WHO functional Class II, III or IV symptoms.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • ORANGE-WHITE, ROUND, BICONVEX, CYLINDRICAL TABLET EMBOSSED WITH '62.5' ON ONE SIDE

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 5 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.

  • 60 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient bosentan

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

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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