CALs

Although CALs are not used in PACKMAN, the following table lists the CALs included in Healthlinks Dispensing and their expansion. The text in capital italics (e.g. ITALICS) are the pharmacist notes.

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1 This medicine may cause drowsiness and may increase the effects of alcohol. If affected do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.
1+ This medicine may cause drowsiness and may increase the effects of alcohol. If affected do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.FOR INITIAL TREATMENT or INCREASED DOSAGE.
100 DO NOT TAKE BY MOUTH
101 Avoid contact of this medicine with the skin.
102 Keep away from eyes, nose and mouth
103 Discontinue use if irritation occurs to the skin.
104 Shake gently. Inject dose immediately after withdrawal from vial.
105 Can be swallowed whole or dissolved in liquid
106 Chew slowly.
107 Suck slowly.
108 well diluted with water, milk or juice
109 immediately before, with or after food.
10a Do not take more than one aspirin tablet or capsule each day while being treated with this medicine.
10b Do not take aspirin while being treated with this medicine unless advised by your doctor.
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11 Take potassium supplements only on medical advice.
110 every eight hours.
111 diluted with water
112 Use once and then discard.
113 DO NOT FREEZE
114 DO NOT REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.
115 Discard remainder 3 weeks after first opening pack or container.
116 DO NOT REFRIGERATE
117 Discard strips after single use. Use within 4 months of first opening.
118 This preparation is flammable. Keep away from naked flames.
119 MAY BE FATAL TO CHILDREN
12 This medicine may affect mental alertness and/or coordination. If affected, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.
12* This medicine may affect mental alertness and/or coordination. If affected, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.CHECK PRODUCT INFORMATION IF UNSURE.
12+ This medicine may affect mental alertness and/or coordination. If affected, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.FOR INITIAL TREATMENT or INCREASED DOSAGE.
120 Keep the container tightly closed.
121 May be dangerous when used in large amounts or for long periods.
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122 NOT FOR INJECTION.
123 WARNING — Causes birth defects.
124 IMPORTANT: Read patient instructions & adhere strictly to precautions
125 Use with caution if on sodium restricted diets.
126 FOR ORAL USE ONLY
127 Avoid contact of the preparation with metals.
128 apply thinly.
129 Discard remainder 3 months after first opening pack or container
13 Do not remove from this original packaging until a dose is required.
130 massage lightly.
131 Can be swallowed whole or dispersed in liquid
132 Keep in sachet until ready for use.
133 take half to one hour before meals, normally six hours apart.
134 Discard remainder 4 months after opening covering wrapper.
135 Take two hours before or two hours after antacids.
136 DO NOT USE BROKEN TABLETS.
137 Take medicines at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after.
138 Drink plenty of fluids.
139 Store frozen.
14 Rinse mouth with water after each use.
141 Do not cut or tear the disk/pad/patch/system.
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142 MANUFACTURER’S PATIENT EDUCATION KIT AVAILABLE.
143 Do not use more than one patch at a time.
144 at bed-time
145 Before breakfast and other medicines. Remain upright.
146 to be applied thickly
147 Take at the same time each day.
148 Do not shake.
149 Store below 25 degrees C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
15 This medicine replaces …………………………… Do not use both.
150 Protect this preparation from light.
151 Keep away from eyes and mucous membrane.
152 Store between 2 and 30 degrees C.
153 Product supplied directly from wholesaler to Doctor.
154 Take within 30 minutes after a meal.
155 Sprinkle onto top of one glass of water or fruit juice and stir rapidly.
156 Do not exceed recommended dosage.
157 Take immediately before a main meal.
158 Take half an hour after breakfast or first meal of day.
159 Can be given orally, intramuscularly or intravenously. Ensure the correct dose is given for chosen route of administration.
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16 This medicine may cause dizziness especially when you stand up quickly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
16+ This medicine may cause dizziness especially when you stand up quickly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
160 If given orally, should be followed by a feed.
163 at least one hour before or four hours after food.
164 Discard after six months if expiry date is greater than six months
165 Dissolve in cold or lukewarm water.
166 Do not dissolve in milk, juice or carbonated beverages.
167 With morning and evening meal.
168 Discard remainder 1 month after first opening pack or container.
169 Do not use if pregnant.
170 CAUTION — May cause birth defects.
171 CAUTION — …………………………… should not be used by pregnant women.
172 NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
173 at night (approximately 10pm).
174 Do not apply to the scrotum.
175 …………………………… remains in the body for many months after treatment has stopped. Do not become pregnant or father a child before consulting your doctor.
176 Treatment commenced on …/…/……
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177 Do not become pregnant during use or within one month of stopping treatment.
178 Periods of continuous treatment should not exceed eight weeks.
179 with a large glass of water and food.
18 Avoid eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medicine.
19 This preparation contains PARACETAMOL. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other PARACETAMOL containing products.
2 Do not take alcohol while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
3A This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before meals and at bedtime.
3B This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before food or two hours after food.
3B* Take on an empty stomach or at least half to one hour before foodOMIT IF DOSE >=50mg WHEN PRESCRIBED AS AN ANTIHYPERTENSIVE.
4 Do not take dairy products, antacids, iron or calcium supplements within two hours of each dose of this medicine.
4AI Do not take dairy products or calcium supplements within two hours of each dose of this medicine.DELETE “ANTACIDS” AND “IRON” FROM STANDARD LABEL.
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4CI Do not take dairy products or antacids within two hours of each dose of this medicine.DELETE “CALCIUM” AND “IRON” FROM STANDARD LABEL.
4I Do not take dairy products, antacids, or calcium supplements within two hours of each dose of this medicine.DELETE “IRON” FROM STANDARD LABEL..
4M Do not take antacids, iron or calcium supplements within two hours of each dose of this medicine.DELETE “DAIRY PRODUCTS” FROM STANDARD LABEL.
4MC Do not take antacids or iron supplements within two hours of each dose of this medicine.DELETE “DAIRY PRODUCTS” AND “CALCIUM” FROM STANDARD LABEl.
5 Certain foods and drugs should not be taken during treatment with this medicine. Do not take other medicines without advice from your doctor or pharmacistPROVIDE WARNING CARD AS PER APF17 EXAMPLE FOR IRREVERSIBLE MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS.
53 after food or meals.
54 dissolve in water.
55 ? hourly.
56 with a full glass of tap-water.
58 into the vagina.
59 dissolve under the tongue.
6 Refrigerate, do not freeze.
60 with food.
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61 with milk
62 SHAKE WELL IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE.
63 take 2 hours before or 2 hours after other medicines.
64 DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW.
65 dissolve slowly in the mouth.
66 DO NOT SWALLOW.
67 with fluid.
68 can be taken with or without food.
69 15 minutes before meals.
6IN Except for vial in use, refrigerate but do not freeze
7 Discard … days after opening. Date opened …/…/…
70 immediately after meals or between meals or on an empty stomach.
707 Discard contents after 7 days
71 one hour before meals
710 Discard contents after 10 days
714 Discard contents after 14 days
72 with the first mouthful of food.
728 Discard contents 28 days after opening.
73 in the evening
730 Discard contents 30 days after opening
74 Protect this preparation from heat/light/moisture.
75 AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES
76 Chew well before swallowing.
760 Discard contents 60 days after opening.
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77 between meals or on an empty stomach
78 on an empty stomach.
790 Discard contents 90 days after opening.
8 Avoid excessive skin exposure to sunlight and sun-lamps while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
80 with or after food or meals.
81 apply sparingly.
82 may stain skin & clothing & may cause occasional skin sensitisation
83 DO NOT APPLY TO THE FACE.
84 Discontinue use if skin rash or irritation occurs.
85 rub in gently
86 DO NOT APPLY TO BROKEN SKIN.
87 Wash hands well immediately after application.
88 Do not take within 1 hour of antacids or milk.
89 before meals
9 Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
90 Add to about half a glass of water
91 Stir well until fully dispersed. Drink all of dose.
92 with liquid during a main meal or with a glass of milk.
93 Do not take immediately before lying down.
94 Dissolve in a full glass of water
95 with a meal or a glass of water.
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96 DO NOT CHEW OR CRUSH, but swallow whole or half tablets as one piece.
97 with water.
98 Do not crush or chew the beads – may be sprinkled on to soft food.
99 Add to 1/2 a glass of water, stir to fully disperse. Drink all of dose.
A swallow wholeadd the word “whole”.
A* swallow wholeCHECK PRODUCT INFORMATION IF UNSURE.
B with or soon after food.
B* with or soon after foodCHECK PRODUCT INFORMATION IF UNSURE
BD with or soon after food and continue until all taken.
BF before, during or after meals.
C at least half to one hour before food.
C* at least half to one hour before foodCHECK PRODUCT INFORMATION IF UNSURE.
C02 Take on an empty stomach or at least two hours before food.
D until all taken.
DM Until all takenFOR MULTIPLE DOSING.
DU until all used.
E Continue for 7 days after symptoms cease.
F immediately before food.
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F* immediately before foodCHECK PRODUCT INFORMATION IF UNSURE.
G Take in the morning. Drink plenty of water.
H Store Frozen.