Procyclidine Tablets 5 Mg
Readallofthis leafletcarefully beforeyoustarttaking this medicine because itcontains importantinformationforyou
* Keepthis leaflet.You may needto read itagain.
* Ifyou haveanyfurtherquestions, askyourdoctororpharmacistornurse.
* This medicine has been prescribed foryou only. Do not pass itonto others. It may harm them, even iftheir signs of illness arethe same asyours.
* Ifyou getanysideeffects,talktoyourdoctor, pharmacistornurse.This includesanysideeffects notlisted inthis leaflet. Seesection4. Whatisinthisleaflet:
1. What Muscinil Tabletsareandwhattheyareusedfor
2. Whatyou needto know beforeyoutake Muscinil Tablets
3. Howtotake MuscinilTablets
4. Possible side effects
5. Howtostore MuscinilTablets
6. Contents ofthe pack and otherinformation
1. WhatMuscinilTabletsareandwhattheyareusedfor
Procyclidine belongs to a group of medicines called antimuscarinics (anticholinergics). It is most commonly used for Parkinson's disease or symptoms(parkinsonism) dueto othercauses, includingdrug induced parkinsonism.
2. WHATYOU NEEDTO KNOW BEFOREYOU TAKE MUSCINILTABLETS Do nottake Muscinil Tablets ifyou:
* Are hypersensitive (allergic)to procyclidineoranyoftheotheringredientsin Muscinil Tablets.
* Havean obstruction ofthe intestineand/orstomach
* Gavedifficultyurinating
* Sufferfromglaucoma(eyediseasecausedbytoomuchpressurewithintheeye).
Warningsandprecautions:
Ifyou havehadanyofthefollowingyoushouldtellyourdoctorbeforetakingthismedicine:
* Pregnantormay become pregnant, orbreast-feeding
* Chronickidneyorliverdisease
* Difficultypassingwater,which in some men may beduetoan enlarged prostate.
* Suffer from a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia, in which movements (especially of the limbs) are slow or difficult, or uncontrolled andjerky.Thiscondition may be madeworse ifyou aregiven procyclidinewhilst beingtreatedwith neurolepticdrugs
* Ifyou are elderly, yourdose mayneed to be carefully monitored to preventanyside effects.
Othermedicinesand Muscinil Tablets:
Tellyourdoctororpharmacistifyouaretaking,haverecentlytakenormighttakeanyothermedicines.
Iftaken with some othermedicinestheeffectsofMuscinil Tabletsortheeffectsofothermedicines may be changed. Pleasecheckwith yourdoctor ifyouaretaking anyofthefollowing:
* Antihistamines
* Antidepressants
* Phenothiazines (formental illness)
* Amantadineorlevodopa(usedinParkinson'sdiseaseorsomeviralinfections)
* Ketoconazole(usedforfungalinfectionssuchasathlete'sfootorthrush)
* Quinidineordisopyramide (usedforconditionsofthe heart)
* Tacrine(fortreatingsymptomsofAlzheimer'sdisease).
Muscinil Tabletswithfood anddrink:
Swallowthetabletswithalittlewateraftermeals.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
Askyourdoctororpharmacistforadvice beforetaking any medicine ifyou are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnantorare breast-feeding. Drivingandusingmachinery:
Do notdriveoroperate machineryas MuscinilTabletsmay makeyoufeel dizzy, confused, disorientated oraffectyoureyesight.
Muscinil Tablets contain lactose:
Ifyou have been told by your doctorthat you have an intolerance to some sugars as these tablets contain lactose, contact your doctor before takingthismedicinalproduct.
3. Howtotake MuscinilTablets
Alwaystake Muscinil Tabletsexactlyasyourdoctorhastoldyouto.You should checkwithyourdoctororpharmacist ifyou are notsure.
Adults:
The usual dose is between 2and 6tablets a day, depending on yourcondition and howyou respond. Thetablets should betakenin3 or4divided doses, after meals with a little water. Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose and increase it slowly (every day or every few days) to the bestdoseforyou.
Children:
MuscinilTabletsarenot recommendedforuseinchildren.
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Ifyoutake more Muscinil Tabletsthanyoushould:
An overdose of this medicine may be harmful. If you or someone else, have taken too much of your medicine tell your doctor or pharmacist, orgotothe nearesthospitalcasualtydepartmentimmediately.
IfyouforgettotakeMuscinilTablets:
Ifyou forget to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as you remember, then goon as before. Do not take a double dose to makeup for the forgotten dose.
IfyoustoptakingMuscinilTablets:
You should finish all the tablets your doctor has prescribed even if you feel better. You should still take all the tablets you have been given, itmaybedangeroustostoptakingthemedicinewithoutyourdoctor'sadvice.
4. Possiblesideeffects
Likeallmedicines,thismedicinecancausesideeffects,althoughnoteverybodygetsthem.
If you are also taking medicines for schizophrenia, mania or mental conditions, you may experience uncontrolled jerky movements of your limbs when you first start to take procyclidine tablets. Ifthis happens talk to your doctor immediately - itmay be necessary foryour doctor toreducethedoseofyourothermedicine.
Otherunwantedsideeffectsmayincludethefollowing:
Commonly occurring sideeffectsinclude:
* Dry mouth
* Blurredvision
* Constipation
* Urinary retention.
Othersideeffectswhich occurlessfrequentlyinclude:
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Gingivitis (inflammation ofthegums)
* Skin rashes
* Feelingnervous
* Stomach upsets.
Sideeffectsthat have been reported on rareoccasions:
* Psychotic-like symptoms (e.g. hallucinations or personality changes).
Higher doses of procyclidine may cause disorientation, anxiety, agitation, dizziness, confusion or hallucinations and may affect your mental processes or memory.
Reportingofsideeffects
Ifyou get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist ornurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also reportside effectsdirectlyviatheYellow Card Schemeat: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting sideeffectsyou can help provide more information onthesafetyofthismedicine.
5. Howto storeMuscinil Tablets Keep outofthesightand reach ofchildren.
Do not storethesetabletsabove25°C.
Do notuse Muscinil Tablets aftertheexpirydatewhich isstated onthecarton. Theexpirydate refersto the lastdayofthe month. Storethemintheoriginalcontainertoprotectfromlight.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measureswill helpto protectthe environment.
6. Contents ofthe packand otherinformation WhatMuscinilTabletscontain:
Thesetablets contain 5mg ofthe active ingredient Procyclidine Hydrochloride.
Thetabletsalso contain maize starch, magnesium stearateand anhydrous lactose.
WhatMuscinilTablets looklikeand the contents ofthe pack:
Thetablets arewhite, with 'PR5'on one sideand a breaklineonthe other.
MuscinilTabletsare available in packsof28,84,100and 500tablets.
Notall packsizes may be marketed.
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