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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Reading the CMI does not take the place of counselling by a health professional.
Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all aspects of your medicines, including
why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
The CMI for your medicine that is on this web site is the most up-to-date version
available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
This web site does not contain all CMIs for medicines sold in Australia and not
all medicines have a CMI available for them. If you do not find a CMI for your medicine
on this page, contact the pharmaceutical company who makes the medicine or talk
to your doctor or pharmacist. The information on this web site is intended for use
in Australia only.
Product name
Date released
Akamin
09 Oct 2019
Akamin is used to:
treat certain infections caused by bacteria
control acne.
Akamin is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called tetracyclines.
These medicines work by stopping the growth of bacteria which cause infections or
make acne worse.
Akamin will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Akamin has been prescribed for
you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Akamin for another reason.
Akamin is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aldactone or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aldara or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aldara? in the full CMI.
Solar keratosis (SK) on the face and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma (sBCC)
Solar keratoses are thickened, scaly patches of skin caused by too much sun exposure.
Solar keratosis is also known as actinic keratosis.
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer.
Genital/perianal warts
External genital/perianal warts (condyloma acuminata) are warts that appear on the
surface of the penis or vulva (external female sexual organ) and around the anus.
ALDIQ is not recommended for use in patients under the age of 18 years as there have
been no studies of its effects in this age group.
ALDIQ cream contains the active ingredient imiquimod. Imiquimod is an immune response
modifier. It activates immune cells in the body. The immune cells then proceed to
kill and remove the virus-infected or cancer cells. Although the exact way that ALDIQ
works is unknown, it is believed to be due to its effects on the immune system.
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.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to laronidase or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions (particularly breathing
problems), take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or
are breastfeeding.
Do not take Alecensa if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Alecensa or any
of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take Alecensa? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ALEPAM or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
you are allergic to any other medicines containing:
loratadine (e.g. Claratyne, Clarinase, Lorastyne)
desloratadine (e.g. Claramax)
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching or hives;
swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing,
wheezing or shortness of breath.
you are giving to children under 12 years of age
they have passed the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack.
If you take this medicine after the expiry date, it may not work as well.
the packaging shows signs of tampering or the tablets do not look quite right.
you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor
or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions
take any medicines for any other condition
are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
have liver problems
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
ALLEREZE is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding.
Your doctor or pharmacist will discuss the risks involved.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to bilastine or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you have kidney problems or are taking any other
regular medicines listed in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant or
are breastfeeding.
