Matrifen 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches

Страна: Велика Британія

мова: англійська

Джерело: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Активний інгредієнт:

Fentanyl

Доступна з:

Teva UK Ltd

Код атс:

N02AB03

ІПН (Міжнародна Ім'я):

Fentanyl

Дозування:

25microgram/1hour

Фармацевтична форма:

Transdermal patch

Адміністрація маршрут:

Transdermal

Клас:

Schedule 2 (CD)

Тип рецепту:

Valid as a prescribable product

Огляд продуктів:

BNF: 04070200; GTIN: 5702589302821

інформаційний буклет

PACKAGE LEAFLET
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
_Matrifen 12 micrograms/hour transdermal patch _
_Matrifen 25 micrograms/hour transdermal patch _
_Matrifen 50 micrograms/hour transdermal patch _
_Matrifen 75 micrograms/hour transdermal patch _
_Matrifen 100 micrograms/hour transdermal patch _
_ _
_Fentanyl _
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or
nurse.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you (or your child) only. Do not
pass it on to others. It
may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
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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.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
What Matrifen is and what it is used for
2.
What you need to know before you use Matrifen
3.
How to use Matrifen
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Matrifen
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1.
WHAT MATRIFEN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
The name of your medicine is Matrifen.
The patches help relieve pain that is very bad and long-lasting:
• in adults who need continuous pain treatment
• in children above 2 years of age who are already using opioid
medication and who need continuous
pain treatment.
Matrifen contains a medicine called fentanyl. It belongs to a group of
strong painkillers called opioids.
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATRIFEN TRANSDERMAL PATCHES:

These patches contain a strong pain killer
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Ensure that old patches are removed before applying a new one
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Patches must not be cut
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Do not expose the patches to a heat source (such as a hot water
bottle)
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Do not soak in a hot bath or take a hot shower whilst wearing a patch

If you develop a fever tell your doctor immediately

Follow the dosage instructions carefully and only change your patch at
the SA

Характеристики продукта

OBJECT 1
MATRIFEN
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 06-Jul-2017 | Takeda UK Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Matrifen, 12 micrograms/hour Transdermal patch
Matrifen, 25 micrograms/hour Transdermal patch
Matrifen, 50 micrograms/hour Transdermal patch
Matrifen, 75 micrograms/hour Transdermal patch
Matrifen, 100 micrograms/hour Transdermal patch
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Matrifen 12 micrograms/hour: Each transdermal patch contains 1.38 mg
fentanyl in a patch of 4.2 cm
2
and releases fentanyl 12 micrograms/hour
Matrifen 25 micrograms/hour: Each transdermal patch contains 2.75 mg
fentanyl in a patch of 8.4 cm
2
and releases fentanyl 25 micrograms/hour
Matrifen 50 micrograms/hour: Each transdermal patch contains 5.50 mg
fentanyl in a patch of 16.8 cm
2
and releases fentanyl 50 micrograms/hour
Matrifen 75 micrograms/hour: Each transdermal patch contains 8.25 mg
fentanyl in a patch of 25.2 cm
2
and releases fentanyl 75 micrograms/hour
Matrifen 100 micrograms/hour: Each transdermal patch contains 11.0 mg
fentanyl in a patch of 33.6 cm
2
and releases fentanyl 100 micrograms/hour
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Transdermal patch.
Rectangular, translucent patch on a removable protective film. The
protective film is larger than the
patch.
Patches are marked with a coloured imprint stating the trade name and
strength:
Matrifen 12 micrograms/hour patch: brown imprint
Matrifen 25 micrograms/hour patch: red imprint
Matrifen 50 micrograms/hour patch: green imprint
Matrifen 75 micrograms/hour patch: light blue imprint
Matrifen 100 micrograms/hour patch: grey imprint
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Adults:
Matrifen is indicated for management of severe chronic pain that
requires continuous long term opioid
administration.
Children:
Long term management of severe chronic pain in children from 2 years
of age who are receiving opioid
therapy.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Matrifen doses should be individualised based upon th