Varenicline Composite Pack (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: varenicline
Pack: Varenicline Composite Pack (Sandoz) (11 x 500 microgram tablets, 42 x 1 mg tablets), 53, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VARENICLINE SANDOZ varenicline (as citrate) 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg film coated tablet composite blister packDownload 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)
VARENICLINE SANDOZ is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation in adults over the age of 18 years.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- white, capsule shaped film-coated tablets, debossed with 0.5 on one side and plain on the other side
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- light blue, capsule shaped film-coated tablets, debossed with 1.0 on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 11 x 0.5 mg tablets plus 42 x 1 mg tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient varenicline
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
