The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 276 No 7396 p437
15 April 2006

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Products

Prescription Products
• Powergel
SPC changes
• Dovobet ointment
• Erbitux
Discontinued products
• Eloxatin powder
Products miscellany
• Miochol-E

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Prescription Products

Powergel
Powergel (ketoprofen) gel 2.5g/100g is now available from A Menarini Pharma. Net price, 50g pump dispenser £3.22, 100g pump dispenser, £6.18. Legal category: POM.

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SPC changes

Dovobet ointment
The summary of product characteristics for Dovobet (calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate; Leo Pharma) now states that after the recommended treatment period of four weeks repeated treatment with Dovobet can be initiated under medical supervision. See SPC.

Erbitux
The summary of product characteristics for Erbitux (cetuximab; Merck) has been updated to include an additional indication for the treatment, in combination with radiation therapy, of patients with locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. See SPC.

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Discontinued products

Eloxatin powder
Eloxatin (oxaliplatin; sanofi-aventis) powder for reconstitution has been discontinued. Eloxatin concentrate for solution for infusion continues to be available.

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Products miscellany

Miochol-E
Miochol-E (acetylcholine chloride; Novartis) is now available as a vial of solvent and a separate container of lyophylised powder (rather than a two-chambered univial). Instructions on how to reconstitute Miochol-E using this presentation are available on 01276 698370.

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