Solu-Cortef AOV 250mg Injection 2mL - Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
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Solu-Cortef AOV 250mg Injection 2mL - Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
Drug Name: hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Product ID: 2489806
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- This price is available to anyone with a valid Australian prescription.
- When a prescription is dispensed as a private prescription you do not receive any safety net contribution toward your PBS safety net
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- If you pay this price Chemist Warehouse’s pharmacy software will record the eligible patient contribution toward your PBS safety net for the PBS prescriptions supplied.
- Some medicines may have the word AUTHORITY REQUIRED next to the Discounted PBS Price, if this is the case you are only entitled to this price if you have an Authority Prescription
MULTIPLE PACKS
Dispensing multiple packs or multiple repeats of prescription medication
- As pharmacists we must always comply explicitly with your doctors prescribed directions this includes the quantity of the prescription goods to be supplied. Therefore the only time we can supply an increased quantity of a prescribed medicine is if the doctor prescribes that quantity for you.
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Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.
Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health.
Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number).
Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication.
But still pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has the necessary Authority code.
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This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice before we can dispatch this product. You must first place the order and then contact our pharmacists within 48 hours on 1300 367 283.
The pharmacist will determine if this product is appropriate for you and if so, approve the order. In the event that you do not do this, the product will be deleted from your order and the balance of your order will be dispatched.
This is not required if you have a doctor's prescription.
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This prescription item is Schedule 8 and can only be supplied on a script from a registered doctor in Queensland.
Any prescriptions from any other state cannot be filled and will be returned in the mail.
S8 Note - This prescription item is Schedule 8 and can only be supplied on a script from a registered doctor in Queensland. Any prescriptions from any other state cannot be filled and will be returned in the mail
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Solu-Cortef AOV 250mg Injection 2mL - Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
Product ID: 2489806
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THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE PURCHASE.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE.
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ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.
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General Information
Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet
Please read this leaflet carefully before being treated with SOLU-CORTEF. This leaflet answers some common questions about SOLU-CORTEF. It does not contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of treating you with SOLU-CORTEF against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
If you have any concerns about being treated with this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet even after your treatment with SOLU-CORTEF is finished. You may need to read it again.
What SOLU-CORTEF is used for
SOLU-CORTEF acts by reducing inflammation (pain, swelling, redness and heat).
SOLU-CORTEF is an injection. It is used when oral treatment is not possible. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate, the active ingredient in SOLU-CORTEF, belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids.
Your doctor has prescribed SOLU-CORTEF for the treatment of one or more of the following:
certain glandular disorders
rheumatic disorders
skin diseases
allergic conditions
inflammation of the eyes
stomach or gut disorders
respiratory diseases
blood disorders
multiple sclerosis.
Your doctor may have prescribed SOLU-CORTEF for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why SOLU-CORTEF has been prescribed for you.
SOLU-CORTEF is available only with a doctor's prescription.
SOLU-CORTEF is not addictive.
Before being treated with SOLU-CORTEF
The following factors should be considered before being treated with SOLU-CORTEF.
When SOLU-CORTEF must not be given
SOLU-CORTEF must not be given if you:
are allergic to SOLU-CORTEF, other medicines containing hydrocortisone sodium succinate or any ingredient listed at the end of this leaflet
have a systemic fungal infection
SOLU-CORTEF must not be used after the expiry date (Exp.) printed on the carton has passed.
Before treatment with SOLU-CORTEF
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines or any other substances such as foods, preservatives and dyes.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using SOLU-CORTEF when pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using SOLU-CORTEF when breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
stomach or gut disorders
high blood pressure (hypertension)
tuberculosis
herpes simplex of the eye
mental or mood disorders
thin or weak bones that tend to break easily (osteoporosis)
myasthenia gravis (ongoing chronic fatigue and muscle weakness)
underactive thyroid gland
kidney or liver disease
ulcerative colitis (disease of the bowel)
Tell your doctor if you plan to have surgery.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you are treated with SOLU-CORTEF.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking:
oral contraceptives
anticonvulsants, e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbitone
antifungal agents, e.g. ketoconazole
rifampicin (an antibiotic)
aspirin
oral medicines to reduce blood clotting, e.g. warfarin
Ask your doctor or other health care professional if you are not sure about this list of medicines.
How SOLU-CORTEF is given
You will not usually be handling this product directly. It will be given to you as an injection by an experienced health care professional.
SOLU-CORTEF is given as an injection into a muscle or slowly into a vein over a period of 30 seconds to 10 minutes depending on the dose required.
Instructions for the preparation of solutions for the 100 mg vial or the directions for using the Act-O-Vial system are included in the package insert.
How much is given
You may be given a single dose or several doses 2 to 6 hours apart.
The dose and frequency of SOLU-CORTEF that your doctor prescribes for you depends on your medical condition. Your doctor may change the dose and how many times a day you have it, as your condition changes.
How long it is given
Your doctor will continue giving you SOLU-CORTEF for as long as your condition requires or before changing to another similar medicine that can be given less frequently or taken orally.
If you are given too much (overdose)
Overdose is unlikely as treatment will be given by your doctor. The possible effects of overdose are the same as those listed under Side Effects. Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency (Casualty) at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have been given too much SOLU-CORTEF. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention. Keep the telephone numbers for these services handy. Have the SOLU-CORTEF box or this leaflet available to give details if needed.
While being treated with SOLU-CORTEF
Things you must do
Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are being treated with SOLU-CORTEF.
If you are about to be given a vaccine or started on any new medicine, tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist that you are being treated with SOLU-CORTEF.
If you become pregnant while having treatment with SOLU-CORTEF tell your doctor.
SOLU-CORTEF may hide some of the signs of an infection. If you get an infection or suspect an infection during a course of treatment tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while being treated with SOLU-CORTEF. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some side effects.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
Ask your doctor or other health care professional to answer any questions you may have.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
fluid retention (causes an increase in weight)
muscle weakness or loss of muscle mass
increased sweating
headache or dizziness
effects on your menstrual periods
mood changes
itchy skin
thin fragile skin, bruising or change in skin colour
facial redness
If these effects do not go away or they are worrying to you, tell your doctor.
Tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you experience any of the following:
Allergic reactions, e.g. skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, wheezing or coughing
bone fractures or muscle pain
severe stomach pain
convulsions or fits
blurred vision or loss of vision
These may be serious side effects.
You may need urgent medical attention. Serious side effects are rare. Other side effects not listed above may occur in some patients.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
After treatment with SOLU-CORTEF
Storage
SOLU-CORTEF will normally be stored in a hospital. It should be stored below 25°C and should be protected from light (kept in the packaging before use).
Product description
What SOLU-CORTEF looks like
SOLU-CORTEF powder for injection is a white, or nearly white powder in a vial. Vials are also available which have separate sections containing the powder and the liquid to dissolve the powder ready for injection.
Identification
SOLU-CORTEF (hydrocortisone sodium succinate) can be identified by an Australian Register Number, which is found on the carton.
Plain vial
(powder only):
100 mg: AUST R 12264
ACT-O-VIAL®
(powder and diluent):
100 mg: AUST R12345
250 mg: AUST R 12339
500 mg: AUST R 47650
Ingredients
SOLU-CORTEF contains hydrocortisone sodium succinate as the active ingredient.
Each vial also contains the following inactive ingredients:
sodium phosphate monobasic
sodium phosphate dibasic.
The diluent for the ACT-O-VIALs consists of water for injections and benzyl alcohol as a preservative.
Supplier
SOLU-CORTEF is supplied in Australia by:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 50 008 422 348
38-42 Wharf Road
West Ryde NSW 2114
Australia
Toll free number: 1800 675 229
This leaflet was revised on 28 February 2007.
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