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.

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

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - risperidone, quantity: 4 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; colloidal anhydrous silica; microcrystalline cellulose; indigo carmine aluminium lake; lactose monohydrate; quinoline yellow; pregelatinised maize starch; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; macrogol 4000 - treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses. short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar i disorder. treatment of behavioural disturbances in dementia. treatment of conduct and other disruptive disorders in children (over 5 years), adolescents and adults with sub-average intellectual functioning or mental retardation in whom destructive behaviours (e.g. aggression, impulsivity and self-injurious behaviours) are prominent (see clinical trials for maintenance data). treatment of behavioural disorders associated with autism in children and adolescents (see clinical trials).

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

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - risperidone, quantity: 3 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: quinoline yellow; lactose monohydrate; magnesium stearate; pregelatinised maize starch; colloidal anhydrous silica; microcrystalline cellulose; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; macrogol 4000 - treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses. short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar i disorder. treatment of behavioural disturbances in dementia. treatment of conduct and other disruptive disorders in children (over 5 years), adolescents and adults with sub-average intellectual functioning or mental retardation in whom destructive behaviours (e.g. aggression, impulsivity and self-injurious behaviours) are prominent (see clinical trials for maintenance data). treatment of behavioural disorders associated with autism in children and adolescents (see clinical trials).

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

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - risperidone, quantity: 2 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; colloidal anhydrous silica; pregelatinised maize starch; iron oxide yellow; iron oxide red; lactose monohydrate; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; macrogol 4000 - treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses. short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar i disorder. treatment of behavioural disturbances in dementia. treatment of conduct and other disruptive disorders in children (over 5 years), adolescents and adults with sub-average intellectual functioning or mental retardation in whom destructive behaviours (e.g. aggression, impulsivity and self-injurious behaviours) are prominent (see clinical trials for maintenance data). treatment of behavioural disorders associated with autism in children and adolescents (see clinical trials).

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

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - risperidone, quantity: 1 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: lactose monohydrate; magnesium stearate; pregelatinised maize starch; colloidal anhydrous silica; microcrystalline cellulose; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; macrogol 4000 - treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses. short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar i disorder. treatment of behavioural disturbances in dementia. treatment of conduct and other disruptive disorders in children (over 5 years), adolescents and adults with sub-average intellectual functioning or mental retardation in whom destructive behaviours (e.g. aggression, impulsivity and self-injurious behaviours) are prominent (see clinical trials for maintenance data). treatment of behavioural disorders associated with autism in children and adolescents (see clinical trials).

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

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - risperidone, quantity: 0.5 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: titanium dioxide; stearic acid; microcrystalline cellulose; iron oxide red; hypromellose; magnesium stearate; croscarmellose sodium; colloidal anhydrous silica; lactose monohydrate - treatment of schizophrenia and related psychoses. short-term treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar i disorder. treatment of behavioural disturbances in dementia. treatment of conduct and other disruptive disorders in children (over 5 years), adolescents and adults with sub-average intellectual functioning or mental retardation in whom destructive behaviours (e.g. aggression, impulsivity and self-injurious behaviours) are prominent (see clinical trials for maintenance data). treatment of behavioural disorders associated with autism in children and adolescents (see clinical trials).

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

novo nordisk pharmaceuticals pty ltd - estradiol hemihydrate, quantity: 1.03 mg (equivalent: estradiol, qty 1 mg); norethisterone acetate, quantity: 0.5 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: maize starch; copovidone; lactose monohydrate; purified talc; hypromellose; triacetin; magnesium stearate - short term treatment of menopausal symptoms related to oestrogen deficiency in women more than one year after menopause (see dosage and administration and clinical trials). for the prevention of postmenopausal bone mineral density loss. when prescribed solely for the prevention of postmenopausal bone mineral density loss, therapy should only be prescribed for women who are at high risk of osteoporosis and future fracture and who are intolerant of, or contraindicated for, non-oestrogen products approved for prevention of osteoporosis. life style modifications and the risk benefit profiles of kliovance should be taken into careful consideration and discussed with the patient, to allow the patient to make an informed decision prior to prescribing. see precautions and dosage and administration.