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Mirena TM
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Active ingredients: levonorgestrel
Pack: Mirena 52 mg intrauterine drug delivery system, 1 system, applicator
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MIRENA levonorgestrel 52mg intrauterine drug delivery system sachetDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Contraception. Treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia. Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia during oestrogen replacement therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Drug delivery system, intrauterine
- Intrauterine
- The intrauterine drug delivery system consists of a white or almost white hormone sleeve, mounted on a T-body and covered with opaque tubing.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 1 plus insertion device 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 levonorgestrel
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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