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Eldepryl TM
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Active ingredients: selegiline
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELDEPRYL selegiline hydrochloride 5 mg tablet 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)
As an adjunct in the management of late stage Parkinson's disease in patients being treated with levodopa and/or a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor, who exhibit deterioration in the quality of their response to the therapy. Indications as approved 22 January 1999 - ELDEPRYL is indicated for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. It can be used as monotherapy in the early phases of the disease and as adjunctive therapy with levodopa (with/without a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor)As an adjunct in the management of late stage Parkinson's disease in patients being treated with levodopa and/or a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor, who exhibit deterioration in the quality of their response to the therapy. Indications as approved 22 January 1999 - ELDEPRYL is indicated for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. It can be used as monotherapy in the early phases of the disease and as adjunctive therapy with levodopa (with/without a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, round, convex, scored, uncoated tablet 6mm diameter.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- 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
- 30 and 100 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 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 selegiline
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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