Januvia 50mg film-coated tablets
- Name:
Januvia 50mg film-coated tablets
- Company:
MSD Ireland (Human Health) Limited
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- Legal Category:
Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 1 October 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
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Update QP release stated in leaflet to Haarlem
Updated on 24 June 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
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Leaflet updated to include the results from WS1803, to provide data on the sodium content per tablet in section 2.0
Updated on 24 June 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
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Leaflet updated to include the results from WS1803, to provide data on the sodium content per tablet in section 2.0
Updated on 24 June 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- 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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SPC updated to include the results from WS1803, to provide data on the sodium content per tablet in section 4.4.
Updated on 19 March 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
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Had to uploaded PIL again due to technical error
Updated on 19 March 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
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PIL Change Details: Use in children and adolescents has been updated with paediatric study P083 results
Updated on 19 March 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- 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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SPC Change Details: SPC updated to include the data from paediatric study P083
Updated on 18 September 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 16 August 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- 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)
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The Marketing Authorisation holder has changed from Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd UK to Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. The Netherlands as a result of Brexit
Updated on 20 June 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 5 June 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- 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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Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects; Change to Section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Thrombocytopenia is being added under the ‘Blood and lymphatic system’ disorders with a frequency ‘rare’.
Updated on 10 January 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- 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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Changes to section 4.2, 4.4, 5.2 &10.0 in order to redefine mild, moderate, and severe renal impairment based on eGFR instead of CrCl.
Updated on 10 January 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
Updated on 11 August 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- 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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Updated on 10 August 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 10 August 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 4 March 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- 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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Reasons for submission: Type II, TECOS cardiovascular safety study (WS846)
Updated on 13 August 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 6 August 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of 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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Detailed SPC change information:
Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Change to Section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Change to Section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
Change to Section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Reasons for submission: Approval of WS741 (addition of pruritus to side effects)
Updated on 6 July 2015 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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Updated on 5 May 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
- Change to dosage and administration
Updated on 13 April 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - 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 - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- 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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Updated on 21 November 2014 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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ChanChange to Section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use to update the product information that the use of DPP-4 inhibitors has been associated with a risk of developing acute pancreatitis
Updated on 20 November 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 31 July 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 11 July 2014 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Change to Section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Change to Section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Change to Section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
Updated on 8 October 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to name of manufacturer
Updated on 20 September 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- 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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Updated on 31 January 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 30 January 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Change to Section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Updated on 19 October 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to further information section
Updated on 2 October 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Change to Section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Updated on 1 October 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Change to Section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Change to Section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
Updated on 25 April 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
- Change to information about driving or using machinery
- Change to dosage and administration
- Change to MA holder contact details
Updated on 10 April 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- 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
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Change to Section: 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 and 5.1.
Detailed SPC change information: Updated with results of renewal changes.
Updated on 5 March 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Addition of joint SPC covering all presentations
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B)
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Updated on 2 March 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New individual PIL (was previously included in a combined PIL)