April 2021

MIMS Full Prescribing Update

New / Revised

Product Name

Section changed

New Aleve 24 Hour
New APO-Esomeprazole
New APOHealth Iron Tablets
New APOHealth Iron Tablets with Folic Acid
New APX-Clopidogrel/Aspirin 75/100
New Bosentan Dr. Reddy's
New Cipla Pain Relief Paracetamol and Codeine 8
New Desflurane Sandoz
New Dulcosoft
New Enerzair Breezhaler
New Erlotinib Sandoz
New Evenity
New Fulvestrant Sandoz
New Medco Paracetamol 500, Codeine Phosphate 10 and Doxylamine Succinate 5.1
New Metaraminol Apotex
New Noumed Lamotrigine
New Noxicid Caps Heartburn Relief
New Pethidine Juno
New Pharmacy Action Paracetamol Osteo 665
New Posaconazole Dr. Reddy's
New QV Dermcare Eczema Daily Cream
New QV Dermcare Eczema Daily Wash
New Span-K (New Formulation)
New Tenofovir Sandoz
New Terimide
New ViruPOS
Reinstated Aleve
Reinstated APOHealth Nausea Relief
Revised Acetadote Concentrated Injection TGA Date
Revised Afinitor Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Aimovig Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Ajovy Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Alendronate Sandoz TGA Date
Revised Allosig Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdose, Pharmaceutical Form, Special Precautions for Storage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Alunbrig Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Amiloxyn Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Amipride 400 Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Anastrozole Sandoz Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Pharmacological Properties
Revised AndroForte 5 Shelf Life
Revised Anoro Ellipta TGA Date
Revised Antroquoril Sponsor
Revised Apidra Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APO-Adefovir TGA Date
Revised APO-Amisulpride Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Nature and Contents of Container
Revised APO-Amoxycillin Capsules Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APO-Amoxycillin Powder for Suspension Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APO-Atomoxetine TGA Date
Revised APO-Atorvastatin Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, New contraindication, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APO-Azathioprine Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APO-Eplerenone TGA Date
Revised APOHealth Pantoprazole Heartburn Relief Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised APOHealth Sleep Assist Special Precautions for Storage
Revised APO-Raloxifene TGA Date
Revised APO-Sertraline Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Pharmaceutical Form
Revised Atorvachol Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, New contraindication, Pharmacological Properties, Special Precautions for Storage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Aubagio Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Ausfam TGA Date
Revised Avastin Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Avonex TGA Date
Revised Axit Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Azathioprine GH Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Azathioprine Sandoz Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised B. Braun Fentanyl Boxed Warnings, Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Precautions for Storage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Bactroban TGA Date
Revised Bactroban Nasal Ointment TGA Date
Revised Bavencio Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, New indication, Pharmacological Properties
Revised Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate with Cetrimide Antiseptic Solution TGA Date
Revised Benztrop List of Excipients, Overdose
Revised Besponsa Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Blooms the Chemist Atorvastatin Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Blooms the Chemist Sleep Assist Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Bretaris Genuair Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised BTC Clopidogrel Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised BTC Lercanidipine Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Caduet Sponsor
Revised Caelyx Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Cardiolite Sponsor, TGA Date
Revised Cefalexin Sandoz 500 mg Capsules and Powder for Suspension Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Nature and Contents of Container, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Ceftazidime Juno Nature and Contents of Container, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Celapram Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Celestone-M Sponsor
Revised CellCept Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Ceptolate TGA Date
Revised Chemists' Own Sleep Aid Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Clopidogrel APOTEX Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Clopidogrel GH Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Combivir Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Comfarol Forte Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Comirnaty Shelf Life, Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Condyline Paint Dose and Method of Administration, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdose
Revised Coregas Medical Air Nature and Contents of Container, Pharmacological Properties, Special Precautions for Disposal
Revised Coregas Medical Carbon Dioxide TGA Date
Revised COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca Nature and Contents of Container, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Cozaar Sponsor
Revised Cyprone 100 Physicochemical Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Cyprone 50 Dose and Method of Administration, Physicochemical Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Daktarin Pharmaceutical Form, Physicochemical Properties, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Dalacin C Injection List of Excipients, Product Name change
Revised DBL Acetylcysteine Injection Concentrate Dose and Method of Administration, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Aciclovir Intravenous Infusion Sponsor
Revised DBL Amikacin Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Incompatibilities, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Aminophylline Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Incompatibilities, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Diazepam Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Docetaxel Concentrated Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Heparin Sodium Injection BP Ampoule Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, New contraindication, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Potassium Acetate Concentrated Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Nature and Contents of Container, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and Trimethoprim 80 mg Concentrate Injection BP Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, New contraindication
Revised Defitelio Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Diprosone Sponsor
Revised Diprosone OV Sponsor
Revised Duac Once Daily Gel TGA Date
Revised Duodopa Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Eleuphrat Sponsor, TGA Date
Revised Elocon Alcohol Free Cream Sponsor
Revised Elocon Ointment and Lotion Sponsor
Revised Elonva Sponsor, TGA Date
Revised Enbrel Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Endone TGA Date
Revised Epiduo Forte Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Erlyand TGA Date
Revised Esbriet Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Esbriet Tablets Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Escitalopram Sandoz Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdose, Pharmaceutical Form, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Everolimus Sandoz Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Extraneal Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Physicochemical Properties, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Fampyra Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Fibrovein Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Flixotide Nebules Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Fluorescite Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Fluotex TGA Date
Revised Fycompa Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, Pharmaceutical Form, Pharmacological Properties, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition, Special Precautions for Storage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Gadovist TGA Date
Revised Gardasil 9 Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation
Revised Gazyva Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Gilenya Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Glimepiride APOTEX Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Glucose 50% Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Gold Cross Codeine Linctus TGA Date
Revised Heparin Sodium Injection Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Hospira Levetiracetam Concentrate for IV Infusion Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Humira Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Hydralyte Presentation
Revised Iclusig Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Imoclone TGA Date
Revised Incruse Ellipta TGA Date
Revised Infanrix Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions
Revised Irbesartan Sandoz Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Isobide MR TGA Date
Revised Itranox Pharmaceutical Form, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Juliet-35 ED New contraindication, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Kanjinti Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Pharmacological Properties
Revised Kanuma Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Kapanol Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Keytruda Pharmacological Properties
Revised Kineret Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Kyleena Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation
Revised Lamotrigine GH TGA Date
Revised Lantheus Gallium (67Ga) Citrate Injection USP Product Name change
Revised Lenvima Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Lipex Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Sponsor
Revised Lipitor Sponsor
Revised Logynon ED Pharmaceutical Form, TGA Date
Revised Lukair Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Sponsor
Revised Lynparza Capsules Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Lynparza Tablets Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, New indication, Pharmacological Properties
Revised Marvelon 28 Sponsor
Revised Medicianz Mupirocin Ointment TGA Date
Revised Melotin MR TGA Date
Revised Mezavant Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Microlut TGA Date
Revised Micronelle 20 ED Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Micronelle 30 ED Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Mirena Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation
Revised Morphine Juno Boxed Warnings, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Nature and Contents of Container, New contraindication, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Murelax TGA Date
Revised MZ Clonidine HCl Injection TGA Date
Revised Nasonex Aqueous Nasal Spray 0.05% Alcohol Free Sponsor
Revised Nausetil Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Neo-Mercazole Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Neulasta Syringe with Automatic Needle Guard Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Neupogen Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Neuroccord Boxed Warnings, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Nexavar Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Nexazole Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Norvasc Sponsor
Revised Novasone Poisons Schedule
Revised Ocuflox TGA Date
Revised Olumiant Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Opdivo Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, New indication, Pharmacological Properties, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Orgalutran Sponsor
Revised Oxycodone BNM Nature and Contents of Container, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Oxycodone Mylan Contraindications, Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Panamax Co Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Pariet 10 TGA Date
Revised Pavtide TGA Date
Revised Pfizer (Australia) Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Injection BP Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Pharmacor Mycophenolate 250 Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Pharmacological Properties
Revised Pharmacor Zolpidem Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Pheburane Physicochemical Properties
Revised Phenobarbitone Injection (Aspen Pharmacare) Sponsor
Revised Pregabalin Alphapharm Boxed Warnings, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Pregabalin Sandoz Boxed Warnings, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Prodeine Forte Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Puregon Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Dose and Method of Administration, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdosage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Sponsor
Revised Puri-Nethol Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Quinine Dihydrochloride 6% (Phebra) Sterile Concentrate TGA Date
Revised Rhinocort Hayfever & Allergy Extra Strength Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Rifadin Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Rinvoq Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Ristempa Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Scandonest 2% Special New contraindication, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Scandonest 3% New contraindication, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Sensipar Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions
Revised Seretide TGA Date
Revised Sertra Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdose, Pharmaceutical Form, Pharmacological Properties, Physicochemical Properties, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Sponsor, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Silcap TGA Date
Revised Simponi Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects)
Revised Simvar Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Sinemet Sponsor, TGA Date
Revised Singulair Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Sponsor
Revised Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Injection TGA Date
Revised Solavert Physicochemical Properties
Revised Solicare ODT TGA Date
Revised Solu-Medrol Therapeutic Indications
Revised Somavert Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Sotacor Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Spray-Tish Nature and Contents of Container, Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Spray-Tish Menthol Qualitative and Quantitative Composition
Revised Staphylex List of Excipients
Revised Stildem Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Stivarga Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Qualitative and Quantitative Composition, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Strensiq Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Telnasal Allergy Spray Nature and Contents of Container
Revised Tenofovir EMT GH List of Excipients
Revised Teveten List of Excipients
Revised Tezmota Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Thioprine 50 Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Tobra-Day TGA Date
Revised Tomudex Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Overdose
Revised Toujeo Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Dose and Method of Administration, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Tramedo Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Boxed Warnings, Dose and Method of Administration, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, New contraindication, Overdose, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use, Therapeutic Indications
Revised Triquilar ED Pharmaceutical Form, TGA Date
Revised Uremide TGA Date
Revised Ventolin Nebules TGA Date
Revised Ventolin Obstetric Injection Pharmaceutical Form, Physicochemical Properties, Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Viaflo 5% Glucose Intravenous Infusion Special Precautions for Storage
Revised Vivotif Oral TGA Date
Revised Volibris Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Votrient Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Vttack Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, New contraindication
Revised Vytorin Sponsor
Revised Wafesil Dose and Method of Administration
Revised Xalacom Sponsor, TGA Date
Revised Xalatan Sponsor
Revised Zaditen TGA Date
Revised Zaldiar TGA Date
Revised Zavedos Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Revised Zeklen Sponsor
Revised Zeldox Dose and Method of Administration
Revised Zestril TGA Date
Revised Zocor Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Sponsor
Revised Zyloprim Adverse Effects (Undesirable Effects), Contraindications, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation, Interactions with Other Medicines and Other Forms of Interactions, List of Excipients, Nature and Contents of Container, Overdose, Pharmaceutical Form, Physicochemical Properties, Special Precautions for Storage, Special Warnings and Precautions for Use
Deleted Ceftazidime Aspen
Deleted Ciproxin IV
Deleted Panadol Cold & Flu Max Hot Lemon
Deleted Panadol Cold & Flu Relief + Cough
Deleted Paracea Forte
Deleted Ranitidine Sandoz Injection 50 mg/5 mL
Deleted Robitussin Chesty Cough & Nasal Congestion PS Oral Liquid
Deleted Somatuline LA

This list is a summary of only some of the changes that have occurred over the last month. Before prescribing, always refer to the full product information.

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