Naftidrofuryl Capsules Bp 100mg
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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.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Index
0 What Naftidrofuryl capsules are and what they are used for
|2 Before you take 0 How to take 0 Possible side effects 0 How to store 0 Further information
0 What Naftidrofuryl capsules are and what they are used for
Naftidrofuryl capsules belong to a group of medicines called vasodilators. This medicine helps improve blood flow in the body. Naftidrofuryl capsules are used to treat:
• poor blood supply, causing:
- cramps, usually in the calf and leg muscles, during walking or exercise or in the legs at night.
- pains whilst resting, usually in the feet.
- gangrene.
- ulcers on the skin.
- painful, numb, cold or blue fingers (Raynaud's syndrome).
- blue hands and feet.
- disease of the arteries caused by diabetes.
• poor blood supply to the brain causing confusion or forgetfulness in the elderly.
^ Before you take
Do not take Naftidrofuryl capsules and tell your doctor if you:
• are allergic (hypersensitive) to naftidrofuryl oxalate, to soya lecithin or any of the other ingredients (see section 6).
• have a history of excessive amounts of oxalic acid (oxalates) in the urine or recurrent calcium stones such as kidney stones.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking Naftidrofuryl capsules if | you:
• have kidney or liver disorders.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Naftidrofuryl capsules may cause dizziness.
Make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Naftidrofuryl
Naftidrofuryl capsules contain soya oil.
If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product.
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3| How to take
Always take Naftidrofuryl capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow the capsules with a glass of water, with or after food. It is important to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
Doses
Adults and Elderly:
Poor blood supply - one or two capsules three times a day for at least three months.
Patients with kidney disorders may be prescribed a lower dose.
Poor blood supply to the brain - one capsule three times a day for at least three months.
If you take more than you should
If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of capsules 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 changes in heart rhythm and fits.
If you forget to take the capsules
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.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Naftidrofuryl capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:
• Nervous system: dizziness, headache, agitation, sleep disturbances
• Stomach and intestines: feeling sick, stomach pains, diarrhoea
• Liver: hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), liver failure
• Skin: rashes
• Kidney: kidney stones
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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5| How to store
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25°C in a dry place. Protect from light. Do not use Naftidrofuryl capsules 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 Naftidrofuryl capsules contain
• The active substance (the ingredient that makes the capsule work) is naftidrofuryl oxalate. Each capsule contains 100mg of the active ingredient.
• The capsule contains: maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycollate, colloidal silica, stearic acid, magnesium stearate.
• The capsule shell contains: erythrosine (E127), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin.
• The printing ink contains: IMS 74OP, shellac (E904), iron oxide black (E172), N-Butyl alcohol, soya lecithin MC thin (E322), antifoam DC 1510.
What Naftidrofuryl capsules look like and contents of the pack
Naftidrofuryl are pink, hard gelatin capsules.
Pack sizes are 84 capsules.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer:
Actavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UK.
Date of revision: May 2014
Actavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UK