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Hizentra 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: normal immunoglobulin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: HIZENTRA human normal immunoglobulin 20% solution for subcutaneous injection 50 mL vial

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

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Replacement therapy in adults and children in: - Primary Immunodeficiency Disease (PID) and - Symptomatic hypogammaglobulinaemia secondary to underlying disease or treatment. Immunomodulatory therapy in: - Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) as maintenance therapy after stabilisation with IVIg.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear and pale-yellow or light-brown solution; during storage it may show formation of slight turbidity or a small amount of particulate matter

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

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.

  • 50 mL pack

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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