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Updated on 12 July 2021
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Flagyl Tablets 200mg 400.mg PIL Adobe Acrobat Pro_1626106381.pdf
Reasons for updating
- XPIL Removed
Updated on 06 July 2020
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Flagyl Tablets 200mg 400.mg PIL Adobe Acrobat Pro.pdf
Reasons for updating
- XPIL Removed
Updated on 20 July 2018
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Flagyl Tablets 200mg 400.mg PIL Adobe Acrobat Pro.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 20 July 2018
File name
Flagyl 200mg tablets SPC.PDF
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.4 Special warnings and special precautions for use
Wording replaced in paragraph with:-
- (SJS),
- (TEN) or acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
- AGEP
- must be immediately
4.8 Undesirable effects
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Wording added into paragragh
- acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis
Updated on 22 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 22 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
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Updated on 20 December 2016
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PIL_13110_409.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 20 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
Updated on 19 August 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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4.8 Undesirable effects
Frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions in children are the same as in adults.
Gastrointestinal disorders
- epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, malaise, diarrhoea.
- oral mucositis, taste disorders, dry mouth, anorexia.
- reversible cases of pancreatitis.
- tongue discolouration/furry tongue.
Immune system disorders
- angioedema, anaphylactic shock.
Nervous system disorders
- peripheral sensory neuropathy, paraesthesia
- headache, convulsions, dizziness.
- reports of encephalopathy (e.g. confusion) and subacute cerebellar syndrome (e.g. ataxia, dysathria, gait impairment, nystagmus and tremor) which may resolve with discontinuation of the drug.
- aseptic meningitis
Psychiatric disorders
- psychotic disorders including confusion, hallucinations
- depressed mood
Eye disorders
- transient vision disorders such as diplopia, myopia, blurred vision, decreased visual acuity, changes in color vision.
- Optic neuropathy/neuritis.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
- hearing impaired/hearing loss (including sensorineural)
- tinnitus
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
- cases of agranulocytosis, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia have been reported.
Hepatobiliary disorders
- increase in liver enzymes (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase), cholestatic or mixed hepatitis and hepatocellular liver injury, sometimes with jaundice, have been reported.
- cases of liver failure requiring liver transplant have been reported in patients treated with metronidazole mostly when used in combination with other antibiotic drugs.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
- rash, pruritus, flushing, urticaria
- pustalar eruptions
- fixed drug eruption
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.
General disorders and administration site conditions
- fever
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRAPharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL - Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517. Website: www.hpra.ie; e-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie
Updated on 18 August 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 04 April 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 19 March 2014
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 30 April 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 6.4: storage changed from ‘Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container.’ to ‘Store below 30ºC in the original packaging (protect from light).’
Section 7: 'Sanofi' added as a trading style.
Updated on 25 April 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to storage instructions
- Change to date of revision
- Change to marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 05 March 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 21 December 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 14 December 2011
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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CSDS Update & Article 45
Updated on 15 February 2010
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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Updated on 23 September 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 11 September 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 13 May 2008
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
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Updated on 06 May 2008
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 08 August 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 02 May 2007
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 23 November 2006
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 10 May 2005
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 03 December 2003
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 05 June 2003
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
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