Medication information
Prescription

Hydroxyurea

For sickle cell disease and certain blood disorders

Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is used in sickle cell disease to reduce pain crises and in some myeloproliferative disorders. Periodic blood counts are part of follow-up.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense 500 mg capsules and can compound paediatric suspensions.

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Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Hydrea
Hydroxyurea
500mgCapsuleActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Hydroxyurea Questions

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Hydroxyurea can lower blood counts. Periodic CBC keeps dosing safe.
Avoid in pregnancy. Effective contraception is needed.
Keep out of reach of children. Caregivers should wash hands after handling.

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