Equasym XL 30mg capsules

País: Reino Unido

Língua: inglês

Origem: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Ingredientes ativos:

Methylphenidate hydrochloride

Disponível em:

CST Pharma Ltd

Código ATC:

N06BA04

DCI (Denominação Comum Internacional):

Methylphenidate hydrochloride

Dosagem:

30mg

Forma farmacêutica:

Modified-release capsule

Via de administração:

Oral

Classe:

Schedule 2 (CD)

Tipo de prescrição:

Caution - AMP level prescribing advised

Resumo do produto:

BNF: 04040000; GTIN: 5055946804460

Folheto informativo - Bula

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
EQUASYM
® XL 30MG CAPSULES
(methylphenidate hydrochloride)
The name of your medicine is Equasym XL 30mg Capsules but will
be referred to as Equasym XL throughout the leaflet, it contains
the active substance ‘methylphenidate hydrochloride’. This
product is also available in other strengths of 10mg and 20mg.
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
YOUR MEDICINE
THIS MEDICINE IS USED TO TREAT ADHD

The full name for ADHD is ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder’.

The medicine helps with your brain activity. It can help
improve your attention, help you concentrate, and make you
less impulsive.

You need to have other treatments for ADHD as well as this
medicine.
Read Section 1 for more information.
BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF:

You have heart, circulation, or mental health problems - you
may not be able to take this medicine.

You are taking any other medicines - this is because
methylphenidate can affect how other medicines work.
Read Section 2 for more information.
WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE:

See your doctor regularly. This is because your doctor will
want to check how the medicine is working.

Do not stop taking the medicine without first talking to your
doctor.

Your doctor may stop your medicine to see if it is still
needed, if you take it for more than a year.

The most common side effects are feeling nervous, not
being able to sleep or having a headache.
Read Sections 3 and 4 for more information.
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR STRAIGHT AWAY IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING HAPPEN
:

Your mood and how you feel changes.

You feel any problems with your heart.
Read Section 4 for more information.
THE REST OF THIS LEAFLET INCLUDES MORE DETAIL AND
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS MEDICINE.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.

This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on
to others.