Carafate

Pronunciation: soo-KRAL-fate
Generic Name: Sucralfate
Brand Name: Carafate

Carafate is used for:

Short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment of certain intestinal ulcers. It is also used in patients that have had certain intestinal ulcers to prevent further development of more ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Carafate is a gastric protective agent. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.

Do NOT use Carafate if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Carafate

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Carafate:

Some medical conditions may interact with Carafate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, or you have blockage of the intestines or difficulty swallowing

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Carafate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Citrate salts or medicines that contain aluminum (eg, certain antacids), specifically in patients with kidney disease, because side effects from aluminum buildup may occur


• Penicillamine or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Carafate.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Carafate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Carafate:

Use Carafate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Carafate by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.


• Do not take an antacid for at least 30 minutes before or after taking Carafate.


• It may take 4 to 8 weeks for complete healing of your ulcer to occur. Continue to take Carafate even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


• Do not take Carafate at the same time as other medicines. Take Carafate at least 2 hours after other medicines. If you are not sure about the best time to take Carafate, ask your doctor or pharmacist.


• If you miss a dose of Carafate, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Carafate.

Important safety information:

• Carafate may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Take Carafate with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Carafate has aluminum in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has aluminum in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Use Carafate with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Carafate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Carafate while you are pregnant. It is not known if Carafate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Carafate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Carafate:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; lightheadedness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Carafate side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting.

Proper storage of Carafate:

Store Carafate at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Carafate out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Carafate, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Carafate is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Carafate. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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• Carafate Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Carafate Consumer Overview


• Carafate Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Carafate Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Sucralfate Prescribing Information (FDA)


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Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets

Pronunciation: SEN-oh-sides
Generic Name: Sennosides
Brand Name: Examples include Evac-u-gen and Ex-Lax

Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are used for:

Treating constipation.

Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are a stimulant laxative. It works by irritating bowel tissues, resulting in bowel movements.

Do NOT use Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets


• you have had recent abdominal surgery or require immediate abdominal surgery


• you have appendicitis; bleeding of the stomach, intestine, or rectum; or an obstruction in your intestines (fecal impaction)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have congestive heart failure, you are experiencing nausea or vomiting, or you have undiagnosed stomach pain

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets. However, no specific interactions with Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets:

Use Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets by mouth with or without food.


• Take Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.


• Chew tablet or allow to dissolve in your mouth.


• It is best to take Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets at bedtime.


• If you miss a dose of Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets.

Important safety information:

• A bowel movement usually occurs in 6 to 12 hours.


• Do not use for longer than 1 week without checking with your doctor.


• Using Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets for a long time may result in loss of normal bowel function.


• Do not take additional laxatives or stool softeners with Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets unless directed by your doctor.


• If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or more, stop using Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets and check with your doctor.


• Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets may discolor the urine pink to red, or yellow to brown.


• Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Overuse of laxatives can lead to a DEPENDENCE on laxatives to have a bowel movement. In severe overuse cases, some laxatives have caused damage to the intestines and bowel.

Possible side effects of Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abdominal discomfort or cramping; diarrhea; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); kidney inflammation; poor bowel function; rectal bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

See also: Ex-Lax side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets:

Store Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ex-Lax Chewable Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Ex-Lax resources

• Ex-Lax Side Effects (in more detail)
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Echinacea

Pronunciation: Not applicable.
Generic Name: Echinacea
Brand Name: Generics only. No brands available.

Echinacea is used for:

The immune system. It has been used for decreasing the duration of respiratory infections, such as the common cold. It has also been used for wound healing, eczema, and psoriasis.

Echinacea is an herbal product. It is thought to work by stimulating the immune system to activate white blood cells, which fight disease.

Do NOT use Echinacea if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Echinacea


• you have a history of asthma, immune system problems (autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, infection with HIV, cancer), collagen disease, tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, leukemia, organ transplant, pneumonia, stomach problems (eg, blockage or resorption problems), or multiple sclerosis


• you are taking antibiotics, corticosteroids, or chemotherapy


• you have an infection or fever

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Echinacea:

Some medical conditions may interact with Echinacea. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Echinacea. However, no specific interactions are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Echinacea may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Echinacea:

Use Echinacea as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.


• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.


• If you miss taking a dose of Echinacea for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Echinacea.

Important safety information:

• This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Prolonged use may diminish the effects of this product. It is recommended that this product be used for no more than 8 weeks at a time. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.


• This product is not recommended for use in CHILDREN.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Echinacea if you are pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this product.

Possible side effects of Echinacea:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Nausea; stomach discomfort.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty swallowing; hoarseness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Echinacea side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Echinacea:

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Echinacea out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Echinacea, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Echinacea is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Echinacea. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Echinacea resources

• Echinacea Side Effects (in more detail)
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• Echinacea Drug Interactions
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• 6 Reviews for Echinacea - Add your own review/rating

• Echinacea Natural MedFacts for Professionals (Wolters Kluwer)


• Echinacea Natural MedFacts for Consumers (Wolters Kluwer)


• echinacea Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

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Vitoxapap

Generic Name: acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine (a seet a MIN oh fen and FEN il toe LOX a meen)

Brand Names: Aceta-Gesic, Acuflex, Alpain, Apagesic, BeFlex, BP Poly-650, Dologesic, Flextra-650, Flextra-DS, Hyflex-650, Hyflex-DS, Lagesic, Major-gesic, Percogesic, Phenagesic, Phenylgesic, Q Flex, Relagesic, RhinoFlex, RhinoFlex 650, Staflex, Vistra, Vitoxapap, Zgesic

What is Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, and pain or fever caused by the common cold, flu, or seasonal allergies.

Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen. Do not use cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease, diabetes, glaucoma, urination problems, an enlarged prostate, heart disease, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, or an overactive thyroid.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen or phenyltoloxamine. Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen. Do not use acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

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It is not known whether acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine is harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Cold or allergy medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

One tablet of this medicine may contain up to 650 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have a fever for longer than 3 days.

This medication can cause unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since cold or allergy medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of acetaminophen can be fatal.

The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Overdose symptoms may also include feeling very restless, extreme drowsiness, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Phenyltoloxamine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Vitoxapap (acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine)?

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as other cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by phenyltoloxamine.

There may be other drugs that can interact with acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Vitoxapap Side Effects (in more detail)
• Vitoxapap Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Vitoxapap Drug Interactions
• Vitoxapap Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Vitoxapap - Add your own review/rating

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• Acuflex Consumer Overview


• Lagesic Controlled-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Percogesic Consumer Overview

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine.

See also: Vitoxapap side effects (in more detail)

Pollenshield Hayfever

POLLENSHIELD HAYFEVER

Cetirizine hydrochloride

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.


• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do not pass this medicine on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

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What Pollenshield Hayfever is and what it is used for

Pollenshield Hayfever contains cetirizine hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines.

Pollenshield Hayfever is used to relieve:

• long-term runny nose and watery eyes


• hayfever (runny and blocked-up nose, sneezing, watery eyes)


• a skin reaction with pale or red irregular raised patches and severe itching.

Before you take

Do not take Pollenshield Hayfever if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, any piperazine derivatives or any of the other ingredients in Pollenshield Hayfever (see section 6).


• have severe kidney problems.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pollenshield Hayfever if you:

• have epilepsy.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, obtained with or without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, speak to your doctor before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Drinking alcohol or taking other medicines which slow down the nervous system (CNS depressants) may impair your performance and cause you to become less alert. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

Sugar intolerance

If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine, as it contains a type of sugar called lactose.

How to take

Speak to your doctor before drinking alcohol with Pollenshield Hayfever, alcohol may impair your performance and cause you to become less alert.

Swallow the tablets with water.

Doses:

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years old and over: One 10mg tablet a day.

Children aged 6 to 12 years old: Half a tablet (5mg) twice a day.

Children aged under 6 years old: Not recommended.

Patients with impaired kidney function or having dialysis

If you have impaired kidney function or you are having dialysis, your doctor will give you a lower dose.

If you take more than you should

If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of tablets at the same time, or you think a child may have swallowed any contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. Signs of an overdose include confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness, headache, a feeling of general discomfort or illness, abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye, itching, restlessness, sedation, sleepiness or drowsiness, near unconsciousness with no apparent mental activity and
reduced ability to respond (stupor), fast heart beat, involuntary shakiness (tremor), difficulty in passing water.

If you forget to take the tablets

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time.

Pollenshield Hayfever Side Effects

Like all medicines, Pollenshield Hayfever can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of:

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  an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, narrowing of the airways causing difficulty breathing or swallowing (anaphylactic shock), rash, itching.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:

• 
  Uncommon (occurs in less than 1 in 100 users): diarrhoea, ‘pins and needles’ or tingling, agitation, itching, rash.

• 
  Rare (occurs in less than 1 in 1,000 users): fast heart beat, fluid retention causing swelling, weight increase, abnormal liver function (seen in tests), fits or seizures, movement disorders, aggression, confusion, depression, hallucination, difficulty sleeping, pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching (hives).

• 
  Very rare (occurs in less than 1 in 10,000 users): reduction in platelets in the blood, impaired ability of the eye to focus, blurred vision, abnormal eye movements, taste disturbance, fainting or passing out, painful or involuntary urination, involuntary movements, tremors, muscle spasm.

If you notice any side effects, they get worse, or if you notice any not listed, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package.

Do not use Pollenshield Hayfever after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Further information

What Pollenshield Hayfever contains

• The active substance (the ingredient that makes the tablets work) is cetirizine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 10mg of the active substance.


• The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), lactose monohydrate, crospovidone, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), macrogol stearate, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide (E171).

What Pollenshield Hayfever looks like and contents of the pack

Pollenshield Hayfever are film-coated, white or almost white convex, elliptical tablets.

Pack size is 30.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Actavis

Barnstaple

EX32 8NS

UK

This leaflet was last revised in December 2008.

Actavis

Barnstaple

EX32 8NS

UK

50225072

Alvedon Suppositories 60mg

P023882

FOR RECTAL ADMINISTRATION ONLY

Alvedon Suppositories 60 mg

paracetamol

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you give this medicine to your child.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.


• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.


• You must contact your child's doctor if your child's symptoms get worse or do not improve.


• If your child gets any side effects after being given this medicine, please tell a doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

• 1. What Alvedon Suppositories are and what they are used for


• 2. Before you give Alvedon Suppositories to your child


• 3. How to give Alvedon Suppositories to your child


• 4. Possible side effects


• 5. How to store Alvedon Suppositories


• 6. Further information

What Alvedon Suppositories are and what they are used for

A suppository is a small, cone-shaped medicine which is inserted into the back passage (rectum).

Alvedon Suppositories contain a medicine called paracetamol. This belongs to a group of medicines called pain-killers (analgesics).

Alvedon Suppositories are used to treat pain and high temperature (fever) in children up to the age of 1 year. They are used by children who find it difficult to take paracetamol as tablets or syrup.

Before you give Alvedon Suppositories to your child

Do not give Alvedon Suppositories to your child if:

• They are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol or to the other ingredient which is called 'hard fat'.

Take special care with Alvedon Suppositories

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before using these suppositories if:

• Your child has liver or kidney problems.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, or has recently taken, any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because Alvedon Suppositories can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on Alvedon Suppositories.

In particular, tell your child's doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking any of the following:

• Other medicines that contain paracetamol - do not give your child Alvedon Suppositories at the same time.


• Barbiturates (a type of sedative).


• Medicines for epilepsy or fits (also called 'anti-convulsants').


• Medicines such as warfarin for treating blood clots.

Do not give your child alcohol, or any medicines containing alcohol, while they are being given these suppositories.

How to give Alvedon Suppositories to your child

If your child's doctor or pharmacist has told you how to use this medicine, do exactly as they have told you. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. If you do not understand the instructions, or you are not sure, ask the doctor or pharmacist.

Alvedon Suppositories are for children aged up to 1 year.

Children aged 3 months to 1 year

• The number of suppositories to give your child depends on their age and weight.


• The usual dose is one or two suppositories.


• You should ask your child's doctor or pharmacist for advice on how many suppositories to give.


• You can give your child up to 4 doses in 24 hours. You must leave at least 4 hours between each dose.

Infants under 3 months

• One suppository can be given to babies who develop a fever after immunisation at 2 months.


• Otherwise do not give to babies aged less than 3 months unless your doctor advises you to.

If you are not sure how many suppositories to give your child, don't guess. Ask your child's doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Do not give your child more suppositories than stated above.

Contact your child's doctor if your child's symptoms get worse or do not improve.

How to use Alvedon Suppositories

• 1. Your child's bowels need to be empty when you give them this medicine. If your child needs to go to the toilet, make sure that they do it before you give them the suppository.


• 2. You may find it easier to give your child the suppository if they are lying on their front or side on a bed. Do whichever is more comfortable for your child.


• 3. Wash your hands. Then peel the wrapping apart to take out the suppository. Do not break the suppository before use.


• 4. Gently push the suppository into your child's back passage (rectum) with the pointed end first. Then wash your hands.


• 5. Try to keep your child still for a minute or two.


• 6. If your child needs to be given another suppository, remove another one from the wrapper. Then insert it into your child's back passage as before. Once again you should try to keep your child still for a minute or two. Then wash your hands.

If you give too many Alvedon Suppositories to your child

• Do not give your child more suppositories than stated overleaf (in the section called "How many Alvedon Suppositories to give your child").


• Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the child seems well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

If you forget to give Alvedon Suppositories to your child

• If you forget to give your child a dose of Alvedon Suppositories, give it to them as soon as you remember.


• However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.


• Do not give your child a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your child's doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Alvedon Suppositories can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects can happen with this medicine. Tell your doctor if any of these happen to your child.

Common (affects more than 1 in 100 people)

• Redness or soreness in or around the back passage.

Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people)

• Allergic reactions.


• Skin problems such as a rash or itching.


• Blood problems. If these happen, your child may bruise or bleed more easily, get infections more easily, or get a high temperature (fever) and ulcers in the mouth and throat.


• Liver problems.

If your child gets any of the side effects mentioned above, or gets any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist.

How to store Alvedon Suppositories

• Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.


• Store this medicine in a cool, dry place (below 25°C) and out of direct sunlight.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.


• Return any unused suppositories to the pharmacist, unless your child's doctor has told you to keep them.

Further information

What Alvedon Suppositories contain

The active substance is paracetamol. Each suppository contains 60 mg of paracetamol.

The other ingredient is hard fat (Witepsol H12).

What Alvedon Suppositories look like and contents of the pack

Alvedon Suppositories are cone-shaped and come in packs of 10.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

The Marketing Authorisation for Alvedon Suppositories is held by

AstraZeneca UK Ltd

600 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3LU

UK

Alvedon Suppositories are manufactured by

AstraZeneca UK Ltd

Silk Road Business Park

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK10 2NA

UK

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Leaflet prepared: September 2008

© AstraZeneca 2008

Alvedon is a trade mark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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Esmolol

Pronunciation: ES-moe-lol
Generic Name: Esmolol
Brand Name: Brevibloc

Esmolol is used for:

Temporary control of heart rate and blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Esmolol is a beta-blocker. It works by reducing the workload on the heart and helping the heart beat more regularly by affecting certain nerve impulses in the body.

Do NOT use Esmolol if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Esmolol


• you have a history of heart block, heart shock, a very slow heartbeat with or without a recent history of heart attack, or you have a history of asthma

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Esmolol:

Some medical conditions may interact with Esmolol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have heart disease, heart failure, blood flow problems, kidney problems, breathing problems (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder [COPD]), diabetes, bronchitis, or low blood sugar

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Esmolol. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Indomethacin because the effectiveness of Esmolol may be decreased


• Ketanserin, mibefradil, quinazolines (eg, imatinib), or verapamil because the risk of side effects such as extremely low blood pressure may be increased


• Clonidine, lidocaine, or mefloquine because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Esmolol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Esmolol:

Use Esmolol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Esmolol is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions that you have about Esmolol.


• If you miss a dose of Esmolol, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Esmolol.

Important safety information:

• Esmolol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Esmolol.


• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Esmolol.


• Use Esmolol with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Esmolol has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Esmolol during pregnancy. It is unknown if Esmolol is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Esmolol, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Esmolol:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Agitation; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; sleepiness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in skin color; chest pain; fainting; headache; mental/mood changes; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; seizures; sweating; unusually slow or irregular heartbeat.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Esmolol side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness and weakness, especially upon standing; severe chest pain; slowed heartbeat.

Proper storage of Esmolol:

Esmolol is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Esmolol at home, store Esmolol as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Esmolol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Esmolol, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Esmolol is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Esmolol. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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