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Hexvix 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: hexaminolevulinate, inert substance

Pack: Hexvix (1 x 85 mg vial, 1 x 50 mL inert diluent syringe), 1 pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: HEXVIX hexaminolevulinate (as hydrochloride) 85 mg powder for intravesical solution plus diluent

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only.,Hexvix blue light fluorescence cystoscopy is indicated as adjunct to standard white light cystoscopy to contribute to the diagnosis and management of bladder cancer in patients with known or high suspicion of bladder cancer.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Diluent, not applicable
  • Intravesical
  • Hexvix solvent for reconstitution is a clear colourless solution.

Component :

  • Solution, powder for
  • Intravesical
  • a sterile, freeze-dried, white to off-white or pale yellow, dry cake or powder

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 4 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.

  • 1 powder for injection vial + 1 container of solvent 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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