Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
B & S Healthcare
C09CA01
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
100/25 Milligram
Film Coated Tablet
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Angiotensin II antagonists, plain
Authorised
2009-07-03
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT COZAAR ® COMP 100MG/25MG FILM-COATED TABLETS (losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide) READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. The name of your medicine is Cozaar Comp 100mg/25mg film- coated tablets but will be referred to as Cozaar Comp throughout this leaflet. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Cozaar Comp is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take Cozaar Comp 3. How to take Cozaar Comp 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Cozaar Comp 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT COZAAR COMP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Cozaar Comp is a combination of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (losartan) and a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). Angiotensin II is a substance produced in the body which binds to receptors in blood vessels, causing them to tighten. This results in an increase in blood pressure. Losartan prevents the binding of angiotensin II to these receptors, causing the blood vessels to relax which in turn lowers the blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide works by making the kidneys pass more water and salt. This also helps to reduce blood pressure. Cozaar Comp is indicated Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Cozaar Comp 100mg/25mg Film-Coated Tablets 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 100mg Losartan potassium (equivalent to 91.6mg of losartan) and 25mg Hydrochlorthiazide Each tablet contains 126.26mg lactose monohydrate. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Film-coated Tablet. _Product imported from the UK and Italy:_ Oval, yellow, film-coated tablets with ‘747’ on one side and plain on the other 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS As per PA 1286/001/003 5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES As per PA 1286/001/003 6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS Hyprolose (E463) Hypromellose (E464) Lactose monohydrate Magnesium stearate (E572) Microcrystalline cellulose (E460) Pregelatinised maize starch Titanium dioxide (E171) Quinoline Yellow Aluminium Lake (E104) Carnuba Wax (E903) Cozaar Comp 100mg/25mg contains 8.48mg (0.216mEq) of potassium. 6.2 INCOMPATIBILITIES Not applicable. 6.3 SHELF LIFE The shelf-life expiry date of this product is the date shown on the container and outer package of the product on the market in the country of origin. HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 11/11/2014_ _CRN 2146780_ _page number: 1_ 6.4 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE Do not store above 30 o C. Store in the original package. D o not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. 6.5 NATURE AND CONTENTS OF CONTAINER White opaque blister with foil lidding. Pack of 28 tablets. 6.6 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF A USED MEDICINAL PRODUCT OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCT AND OTHER HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT No special requirements. 7 PARALLEL PRODUCT Read the complete document