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Oxycodone MR (Terry White Chemists) 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: oxycodone

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS OXYCODONE MR oxycodone hydrochloride 15mg modified release tablets blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS OXYCODONE MR modified release tablets are indicated for the management of severe pain where: other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain, and the pain is opioid-responsive; and requires daily, continuous, long-term treatment. TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS OXYCODONE MR is not indicated for the use in chronic non-cancer pain other than in exceptional circumstances. TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS OXYCODONE MR is not indicated as an as-needed (PRN) analgesia.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, modified release
  • Oral
  • Grey, round, biconvex film-coated tablet, engraved 'APO' on one side, 'OCD' over '15' on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is Schedule 8 : Controlled Drug.

  • 20 pack
  • 28 pack
  • 60 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient oxycodone

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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