ATC codes:
L01BB02
EMLc
Indication
Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified
ICD11 code:
2C03.3
INN
Mercaptopurine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
20 mg per mL
(EMLc)
Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet
Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the inclusion of an additional dose form of mercaptopurine (oral liquid 20 mg/mL) to the EMLc.