Oncotice BCG
What it is used for
Onco TICE is used as a treatment of primary or recurrent carcinomain situ of the urinary bladder. Onco TICE is also used after transurethral resection for the prevention or recurrence of high grade and/or relapsing superficial papillary transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder (viz papillary carcinoma stage TA or T1 – grades 1, 2, or 3) INDICATIONS AS AT 3 OCTOBER 2001: OncoTICE is used as a treatment ofthe urinary bladder. OncoTICE is also used after transurethral resection for the prevention of recurrence of high grade and/or relapsing superficial papillary transitional cell carinoma of the urinary bladder (viz papillary carcinoma stage TA (grade 2 or 3) or T1 (grade 1, 2, or 3). OncoTICE is only recommended for stage TA grade 1 tumours, when there is judged to be a high risk of tumour recurrence is considered likely. INIDICATIONS AS AT 24 APRIL 2002: OncoTICE is used as a treatment of primary of recurrent carcinoma in situ (CID) of the urinary bladder. OncoTICE is also used after transurethral resection for the prevention of recurrence of high grade and/or relapsing superficial papillary transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder (viz papillary carcinoma stage Ta (grade 2 or 3) or T1 (grade 1, 2, or 3). OncoTICE is only reccommended for stage Ta grade 1 tumours, when there is judged to be a high risk of tumour recurrence.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravesical.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 1 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravesical.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 1 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient mycobacterium bovis (bacillus calmette and guerin (bcg)) tice strain
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Visual appearance
Off-white to beige coloured freeze dried substance.