Land: Australien
Sprog: engelsk
Kilde: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
venlafaxine hydrochloride, Quantity: 84.86 mg
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Venlafaxine hydrochloride
Capsule, modified release
Excipient Ingredients: hypromellose; magnesium stearate; sodium lauryl sulfate; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; basic butylated methacrylate copolymer; titanium dioxide; iron oxide red; potable water; Gelatin
Oral
7,14,28
(S4) Prescription Only Medicine
Treatment of major depression, including prevention of relapse and recurrence where appropriate; generalised anxiety disorder; social anxiety disorder; and panic disorder, including prevention of relapse.
Visual Identification: Size No 0 hard gelatin capsule with opaque-flesh coloured body and lid, containing two round, biconvex film coated tablets; Container Type: Blister Pack; Container Material: PVC/PE/PVDC/Al; Container Life Time: 36 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Licence status A
2009-08-06
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION VENLAFAXINE GENERICHEALTH XR (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE) MODIFIED RELEASE CAPSULE WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about Venlafaxine generichealth XR capsules. 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 you taking Venlafaxine generichealth XR against the benefits it is expected to have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT VENLAFAXINE GENERICHEALTH XR IS USED FOR _WHAT IT DOES _ Venlafaxine generichealth XR capsules are used in the treatment and prevention of relapse of depression. It is also used in the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety, including avoidance or fear of social situations. Depression can affect your whole body and may cause emotional and physical symptoms such as feeling low in spirit, being unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeating, disturbed sleep, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feeling guilty over nothing. Excessive anxiety is a condition in which you feel constantly and uncontrollably worried and distressed. It may also make you feel irritable, and cause difficulty in thinking and sleeping. Other common symptoms associated with anxiety may include a dry mouth, a lump in the throat, cold clammy hands, diarrhoea and nausea. Depression and anxiety are treatable illnesses. Anxiety or tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. _HOW IT WORKS _ Venlafaxine generichealth XR contains the active ingredient called venlafaxine hydrochloride. It belongs to a class of medications for depression and anxiety, called Serotonin- Noradrenaline Læs hele dokumentet
AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – VENLAFAXINE GENERICHEALTH XR (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE) MODIFIED RELEASE CAPSULE 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Venlafaxine hydrochloride. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each Venlafaxine generichealth XR 75 mg modified release capsule contains 84.86 venlafaxine (as hydrochloride) equivalent to 75 mg venlafaxine. Each Venlafaxine generichealth XR 150 mg modified release capsule contains 169.71 mg venlafaxine (as hydrochloride) equivalent to 150 mg venlafaxine. Venlafaxine generichealth XR capsules are a modified release formulation which release the active constituent venlafaxine hydrochloride from a tablet(s) within the capsule. Drug is released by a combination of swelling of the hydrophilic polymer (hypromellose), diffusion and erosion. For the full list of excipients, see SECTION 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Venlafaxine generichealth XR 75 mg modified release capsules: Size 0 hard gelatin capsule with opaque- flesh coloured body and lid, containing two round, biconvex film-coated tablets. Venlafaxine generichealth XR 150 mg modified release capsules: Size 00 hard gelatin capsule with opaque scarlet body and lid, containing three round biconvex film coated tablets. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Treatment of: • Major Depression, including prevention of relapse and recurrence where appropriate; • Generalised Anxiety Disorder; • Social Anxiety Disorder; • Panic Disorder, including prevention of relapse. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION DOSAGE Venlafaxine generichealth XR v6.0 Page 2 of 32 (venlafaxine hydrochloride) modified release capsule Major Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder The usual recommended dose for the treatment of major depression, generalised anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder is 75 mg/day given once daily. After two weeks, the dose may be increased to 150 mg/day given once daily if further clinical improvement is required. If needed, this can be increased up to 225 m Læs hele dokumentet