Страна: Ирландия
Язык: английский
Источник: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
TIOTROPIUM
B & S Healthcare
R03BB04
TIOTROPIUM
18 Microgram
Inhalation Powder, Capsule
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Anticholinergics
Authorised
2011-01-07
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER SPIRIVA ® 18MICROGRAM INHALATION POWDER, HARD CAPSULES (TIOTROPIUM) READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START 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 or pharmacist. - 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 or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. The name of your medicine is Spiriva 18microgram Inhalation powder, hard capsules but will be referred to Spiriva 18microgram. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Spiriva 18microgram is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take Spiriva 18microgram 3. How to take Spiriva 18microgram 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Spiriva 18microgram 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT SPIRIVA 18MICROGRAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Spiriva 18microgram helps people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to breathe more easily. COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes shortness of breath and coughing. The term COPD is associated with the conditions chronic bronchitis and emphysema. As COPD is a chronic disease you should take Spiriva 18microgram every day and not only when you have breathing problems or other symptoms of COPD. Spiriva 18microgram is a long-acting bronchodilator that helps to open your airways and makes it easier to get air in and out of th Прочитать полный документ
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Spiriva 18 microgram inhalation powder, hard capsule. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each capsule contains 22.5 microgram tiotropium bromide monohydrate equivalent to 18 microgram tiotropium. The delivered dose (the dose that leaves the mouthpiece of the HandiHaler device) is 10 microgram tiotropium. Excipient: Lactose monohydrate For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Inhalation powder, hard capsule. _Product imported from France and Italy_: Light green hard capsules, with the product code TI 01 and company logo printed on the capsule. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS As per PA0775/002/001. 5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES As per PA0775/002/001. 6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS Lactose monohydrate (which contains milk protein) 6.2 INCOMPATIBILITIES Not applicable. 6.3 SHELF LIFE The shelf life expiry date of this product shall be the date shown on the container and outer package of the product market in the country of origin. After first opening of the blister: 9 days Discard the HandiHaler device 12 months after first use. 6.4 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE Do not store above 25°C Do not freeze. HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 25/03/2015_ _CRN 2158624_ _page number: 1_ 6.5 NATURE AND CONTENTS OF CONTAINER Aluminium / PVC / Aluminium blister strips containing 10 capsules. The HandiHaler is a single dose inhalation device made from plastic materials (ABS) and stainless steel. Package sizes and devices supplied: • Cardboard box containing HandiHaler device and 30 capsules (3 blister strips) 6.6 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF A USED MEDICINAL PRODUCT O Прочитать полный документ