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WEBPromethazine (oral): Do not use in children under 6 years of age due to the risk of psychiatric and central nervous system side effects. Medsafe is alerting people to a …

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Regulation of Dietary Supplements

WEBRegulation of dietary supplements. Dietary supplements must comply with the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985. The regulations describe a number of requirements …

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Report a Problem

WEBDownload a healthcare professional reporting form (PDF, 292 KB, 2 pages) Submit completed forms by emailing [email protected] or mail (Medsafe, Ministry of …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Status of Applications

WEBComirnaty (COVID-19 mRNA vaccine) (Pfizer-BioNTech): 12 years and olderConcentrate for injection 30 µg/0.3 mL (purple cap, must dilute) Status. Full approval under section …

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Fluad Quad – a newly funded influenza vaccine for people

WEBFluad Quad is an adjuvanted inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine. It is indicated for active immunisation against influenza in people aged 65 years and older. …

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Diclofenac (Voltaren) and risk of cardiovascular events

WEBRecent publications have suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke with the use of diclofenac. Medsafe and the Medicines Adverse …

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Inhaled and Systemic Corticosteroids and Mood Disorders

WEBHealthcare professionals are reminded that inhaled and systemically available (oral and injectable) corticosteroids have been associated with adverse psychiatric and …

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Zopiclone – Indicated for short-term use only

WEBZopiclone is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults 1. The approved adult dose is 7.5 mg taken shortly before bedtime for up to a maximum of 4 weeks. …

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Recent cases of lead poisoning with Ayurvedic Medicines

WEB4 March 2024. In the last few months, there have been 8 notified cases of lead poisoning in people taking Ayurvedic medicines in New Zealand. Some of these people have been …

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Mirtazapine (Noumed)

WEBNew Zealand Consumer Medicine Information 3 . heart attack, heart failure, or take certain medicines that may affect the heart's rhythm. • any mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, …

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Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New

WEBAs described in other parts of this guideline, before a new medicine is given consent to be distributed in New Zealand, the clinical benefits and risks of harm of the product are

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Consumer Medicine Information SETRONA questions about …

WEBsupermarket, •or health food shop. You should also tell any health professional who is prescribing a new medication for you that you are

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Do not use NaturaCoco Moisturising Cream or Dok Apo

WEBDo not use: NaturaCoco Moisturising Cream and Dok Apo Moisturiser Soothing Cream. These products contain fluocinonide, which is a potent steroid. Steroid …

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