Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aft pharmaceuticals pty ltd - methylphenidate hydrochloride, quantity: 60 mg - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: povidone; purified talc; titanium dioxide; iron oxide yellow; methacrylic acid copolymer; gelatin; potassium hydroxide; shellac; triethyl citrate; propylene glycol; iron oxide red; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; strong ammonia solution; sucrose; maize starch - rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).,adhd adhd was previously known as attention-deficit disorder. other terms used to describe this behavioural syndrome include: minimal brain dysfunction in children, hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction and psycho-organic syndrome of children.,rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational and social) for patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis.,special diagnostic considerations for adhd in children the aetiology of this syndrome is unknown and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use, not only of medical, but also of psychological, educational and social resources. characteristics commonly reported include: chronic history of short attention span, distractibility, emotional lability, impulsivity, moderate to severe hyperactivity, minor neurological signs and an abnormal eeg. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of one or more of these characteristics.,drug treatment is not indicated for all children with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in children who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors (e.g. child abuse in particular) or primary psychiatric disorders. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is generally necessary. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medicine will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.,continuation of treatment in adolescent and special diagnostic considerations for adhd in adults there is limited information to guide clinicians about how long older adolescents should continue to receive treatment with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the decision should be based on the extent to which symptoms of adhd and social functioning have improved to a point that medication is no longer needed. if older adolescents have been largely symptom-free for a year and are functioning well, a trial without medication is warranted. this should be undertaken at times of low stress such as during holidays or in a period when a school routine is well established.,adhd needs to be considered in adults who present with longstanding symptoms suggestive of adhd (inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation) that appear to have started in childhood and are persisting into adult life. further, people with personality disorder and/or problems with drug use accompanied by a significant level of impulsivity and inattention should be referred for evaluation by a psychiatrist with the training and skills required to assess and treat adhd. this expertise is necessary due to the overlap of adhd symptoms with anxiety, mood and personality disorders.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aft pharmaceuticals pty ltd - methylphenidate hydrochloride, quantity: 10 mg - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: strong ammonia solution; shellac; gelatin; purified talc; propylene glycol; iron oxide yellow; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; triethyl citrate; titanium dioxide; povidone; iron oxide red; methacrylic acid copolymer; potassium hydroxide; sucrose; maize starch - rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).,adhd adhd was previously known as attention-deficit disorder. other terms used to describe this behavioural syndrome include: minimal brain dysfunction in children, hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction and psycho-organic syndrome of children.,rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational and social) for patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis.,special diagnostic considerations for adhd in children the aetiology of this syndrome is unknown and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use, not only of medical, but also of psychological, educational and social resources. characteristics commonly reported include: chronic history of short attention span, distractibility, emotional lability, impulsivity, moderate to severe hyperactivity, minor neurological signs and an abnormal eeg. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of one or more of these characteristics.,drug treatment is not indicated for all children with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in children who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors (e.g. child abuse in particular) or primary psychiatric disorders. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is generally necessary. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medicine will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.,continuation of treatment in adolescent and special diagnostic considerations for adhd in adults there is limited information to guide clinicians about how long older adolescents should continue to receive treatment with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the decision should be based on the extent to which symptoms of adhd and social functioning have improved to a point that medication is no longer needed. if older adolescents have been largely symptom-free for a year and are functioning well, a trial without medication is warranted. this should be undertaken at times of low stress such as during holidays or in a period when a school routine is well established.,adhd needs to be considered in adults who present with longstanding symptoms suggestive of adhd (inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation) that appear to have started in childhood and are persisting into adult life. further, people with personality disorder and/or problems with drug use accompanied by a significant level of impulsivity and inattention should be referred for evaluation by a psychiatrist with the training and skills required to assess and treat adhd. this expertise is necessary due to the overlap of adhd symptoms with anxiety, mood and personality disorders.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aft pharmaceuticals pty ltd - methylphenidate hydrochloride, quantity: 30 mg - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: iron oxide yellow; gelatin; titanium dioxide; iron oxide red; propylene glycol; strong ammonia solution; triethyl citrate; methacrylic acid copolymer; shellac; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; purified talc; potassium hydroxide; povidone; sucrose; maize starch - rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).,adhd adhd was previously known as attention-deficit disorder. other terms used to describe this behavioural syndrome include: minimal brain dysfunction in children, hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction and psycho-organic syndrome of children.,rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational and social) for patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis.,special diagnostic considerations for adhd in children the aetiology of this syndrome is unknown and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use, not only of medical, but also of psychological, educational and social resources. characteristics commonly reported include: chronic history of short attention span, distractibility, emotional lability, impulsivity, moderate to severe hyperactivity, minor neurological signs and an abnormal eeg. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of one or more of these characteristics.,drug treatment is not indicated for all children with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in children who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors (e.g. child abuse in particular) or primary psychiatric disorders. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is generally necessary. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medicine will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.,continuation of treatment in adolescent and special diagnostic considerations for adhd in adults there is limited information to guide clinicians about how long older adolescents should continue to receive treatment with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the decision should be based on the extent to which symptoms of adhd and social functioning have improved to a point that medication is no longer needed. if older adolescents have been largely symptom-free for a year and are functioning well, a trial without medication is warranted. this should be undertaken at times of low stress such as during holidays or in a period when a school routine is well established.,adhd needs to be considered in adults who present with longstanding symptoms suggestive of adhd (inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation) that appear to have started in childhood and are persisting into adult life. further, people with personality disorder and/or problems with drug use accompanied by a significant level of impulsivity and inattention should be referred for evaluation by a psychiatrist with the training and skills required to assess and treat adhd. this expertise is necessary due to the overlap of adhd symptoms with anxiety, mood and personality disorders.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aft pharmaceuticals pty ltd - methylphenidate hydrochloride, quantity: 20 mg - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: potassium hydroxide; iron oxide red; gelatin; povidone; shellac; purified talc; methacrylic acid copolymer; titanium dioxide; propylene glycol; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; strong ammonia solution; triethyl citrate; sucrose; maize starch - rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).,adhd adhd was previously known as attention-deficit disorder. other terms used to describe this behavioural syndrome include: minimal brain dysfunction in children, hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction and psycho-organic syndrome of children.,rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational and social) for patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis.,special diagnostic considerations for adhd in children the aetiology of this syndrome is unknown and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use, not only of medical, but also of psychological, educational and social resources. characteristics commonly reported include: chronic history of short attention span, distractibility, emotional lability, impulsivity, moderate to severe hyperactivity, minor neurological signs and an abnormal eeg. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of one or more of these characteristics.,drug treatment is not indicated for all children with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in children who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors (e.g. child abuse in particular) or primary psychiatric disorders. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is generally necessary. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medicine will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.,continuation of treatment in adolescent and special diagnostic considerations for adhd in adults there is limited information to guide clinicians about how long older adolescents should continue to receive treatment with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the decision should be based on the extent to which symptoms of adhd and social functioning have improved to a point that medication is no longer needed. if older adolescents have been largely symptom-free for a year and are functioning well, a trial without medication is warranted. this should be undertaken at times of low stress such as during holidays or in a period when a school routine is well established.,adhd needs to be considered in adults who present with longstanding symptoms suggestive of adhd (inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation) that appear to have started in childhood and are persisting into adult life. further, people with personality disorder and/or problems with drug use accompanied by a significant level of impulsivity and inattention should be referred for evaluation by a psychiatrist with the training and skills required to assess and treat adhd. this expertise is necessary due to the overlap of adhd symptoms with anxiety, mood and personality disorders.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aft pharmaceuticals pty ltd - methylphenidate hydrochloride, quantity: 40 mg - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: gelatin; strong ammonia solution; purified talc; potassium hydroxide; triethyl citrate; ammonio methacrylate copolymer; iron oxide red; propylene glycol; methacrylic acid copolymer; iron oxide yellow; titanium dioxide; povidone; shellac; sucrose; maize starch - rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).,adhd adhd was previously known as attention-deficit disorder. other terms used to describe this behavioural syndrome include: minimal brain dysfunction in children, hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction and psycho-organic syndrome of children.,rubifen la modified release capsules are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational and social) for patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis.,special diagnostic considerations for adhd in children the aetiology of this syndrome is unknown and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use, not only of medical, but also of psychological, educational and social resources. characteristics commonly reported include: chronic history of short attention span, distractibility, emotional lability, impulsivity, moderate to severe hyperactivity, minor neurological signs and an abnormal eeg. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of one or more of these characteristics.,drug treatment is not indicated for all children with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in children who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors (e.g. child abuse in particular) or primary psychiatric disorders. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is generally necessary. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medicine will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.,continuation of treatment in adolescent and special diagnostic considerations for adhd in adults there is limited information to guide clinicians about how long older adolescents should continue to receive treatment with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the decision should be based on the extent to which symptoms of adhd and social functioning have improved to a point that medication is no longer needed. if older adolescents have been largely symptom-free for a year and are functioning well, a trial without medication is warranted. this should be undertaken at times of low stress such as during holidays or in a period when a school routine is well established.,adhd needs to be considered in adults who present with longstanding symptoms suggestive of adhd (inattention, impulsivity, disorganisation) that appear to have started in childhood and are persisting into adult life. further, people with personality disorder and/or problems with drug use accompanied by a significant level of impulsivity and inattention should be referred for evaluation by a psychiatrist with the training and skills required to assess and treat adhd. this expertise is necessary due to the overlap of adhd symptoms with anxiety, mood and personality disorders.

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

rowex ltd - valproate sodium valproic acid - prolonged release capsules - 300 milligram

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

rowex ltd - valproate sodium valproic acid - prolonged release capsules - 300 milligram

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

pfizer australia pty ltd - sodium nitroprusside, quantity: 50 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: water for injections - dbl? sodium nitroprusside injection is indicated for:,1. immediate reduction of blood pressure in patients with hypertensive crises. concomitant oral antihypertensive medication should be started while the hypertensive emergency is being brought under control with sodium nitroprusside.,2. producing controlled hypotension during anaesthesia in order to reduce bleeding in surgical procedures where surgeon and anaesthetist deem it appropriate.,3. short term therapy of cardiac failure, to enhance cardiac output and lower myocardial oxygen requirements. patients should be commenced on oral therapy as soon as possible.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

baxter healthcare pty ltd - sodium nitroprusside, quantity: 50 mg - injection, concentrated - excipient ingredients: water for injections - sodium nitroprusside baxter concentrated injection is indicated for:,1. immediate reduction of blood pressure in patients with hypertensive crises. concomitant oral antihypertensive medication should be started while the hypertensive emergency is being brought under control with sodium nitroprusside.,2. producing controlled hypotension during anaesthesia in order to reduce bleeding in surgical procedures where surgeon and anaesthetist deem it appropriate.,3. short term therapy of cardiac failure, to enhance cardiac output and lower myocardial oxygen requirements. patients should be commenced on oral therapy as soon as possible.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

southern xp ip pty ltd - sodium nitroprusside, quantity: 25 mg/ml - injection, concentrated - excipient ingredients: water for injections - nitroprusside sxp concentrated injection is indicated for:,1. immediate reduction of blood pressure in patients with hypertensive crises. concomitant oral antihypertensive medication should be started while the hypertensive emergency is being brought under control with sodium nitroprusside.,2. producing controlled hypotension during anaesthesia in order to reduce bleeding in surgical procedures where surgeon and anaesthetist deem it appropriate.,3. short term therapy of cardiac failure, to enhance cardiac output and lower myocardial oxygen requirements. patients should be commenced on oral therapy as soon as possible.