CARDURA XL 4MG Prolonged-release tablets
- Name:
CARDURA XL 4MG Prolonged-release tablets
- Company:
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland
- Active Ingredients:
- Legal Category:
Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 3 April 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 13 February 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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The SPC has been updated as follow: Section 4.1 -indication of benign prostatic hyperplasia added’, ‘Section 4.4- Screening for Prostate Cancer added’ and ‘Section 5.1 – text added regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia
Updated on 13 February 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 19 February 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - contraindications
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 19 February 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 9 - Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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The SPC has been updated in sections 2, 3, 4.3, 4.4, 9 and 10 of the SPC in line with CDS and QRD to reflect work sharing procedure DE/H/xxxx/WS 535
Updated on 7 November 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 4 September 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
Updated on 4 September 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 19 June 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 15 June 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 15 June 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 25 May 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 19 February 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Section 4.2 Updated wording with respect to the paediatric populationUpdated on 18 February 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of contraindications
Updated on 26 October 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
GI Obstruction:
Section 4.8
QRD/Editorial:
Sections 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 / 4.5 / 4.6 / 4.8 / 5.1 / 5.2 / 5.3 / 6.5 / 6.6.Updated on 22 October 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to improve clarity and readability
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 9 June 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
SPC section 4.4 – Addition of a warning relating to priapism.
Updated on 5 June 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 2 October 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to date of revision
- Change to name of manufacturer
Updated on 3 June 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Updated on 16 April 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 9 April 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 5 April 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
Updated on 14 August 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 27 April 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Section 3 -Updated to change the wording “For excipients, see 6.1” to “For a full list of excipients see section, 6.1.”
Section 6.4 Updated to change the wording “Store in the original package” to “Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture”
Updated on 10 December 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 13 November 2009 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Section 4.3 – Updated to include a history of orthostatic hypotension and BPH patients with urinary tract problems or bladder stones as additional contra-indications
Section 4.4 – Updated to amend the wording of the warnings for patients with acute cardiac conditions, impaired renal function, hepatic impairment and use with PDE-5 inhibitors
Section 4.5 – Updated to include a statement that data from formal drug/drug interaction studies are not present. This section has alos been re-ordered.
Section 4.6 – Updated to included additional information on the use of Cardura in pregnancy and lactation
Section 4.7 – Amended the wording around on the ability to drive and operate machinery
Section 4.8 – Updated to include additional side effects and amended frequencies to be in line with the CSP.
Section 4.9 – Updated to provide further details on treatment of overdose
Updated on 9 November 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change of contraindications
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 2 July 2008 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to name of manufacturer
Updated on 25 March 2008 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 19 March 2008 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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4.8 – addition of retrograde ejaculation
Updated on 4 September 2007 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 4 September 2007 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
Updated on 3 May 2007 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of inactive ingredient
Updated on 12 March 2007 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 28 November 2005 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of manufacturer
Updated on 16 August 2005 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
Updated on 16 August 2005 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
Updated on 4 October 2004 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of manufacturer
Updated on 16 September 2004 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 2 August 2004 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
Updated on 26 June 2003 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)