Solu-Medrone powder and solvent for solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion 500 mg/vial.
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Pfizer Healthcare IrelandStatus:
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Updated on 15 April 2024
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Reg SPC SM 35_1 500mgIEclean.pdf
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- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 15 April 2024
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Reg HCP SM 32_1 PIL SM 42_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 16 November 2023
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Reg SPC SM 34_1 500 mg IEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
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Updated on 16 November 2023
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Reg SPC SM 34_1 500 mg IEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
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Updated on 29 September 2023
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RegHCPSM 321 PIL SM402 IEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 26 September 2023
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RegSPC SM 332 500mgIEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Section 4.4: Addition of warning on Tumour Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Section 4.8: Addition of “Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis suppression” as an Endocrine disorder replacing Hypopituitarism.
Updated on 26 September 2023
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RegSPC SM 332 500mgIEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 17 April 2023
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Reg SPC SM 32_1 500mg IE clean.pdf
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 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
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Updated on 17 April 2023
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Reg HCP SM 32_1 PIL SM 39_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 04 August 2022
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Reg SPC SM 31_2 500mg IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
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Updated on 04 August 2022
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Reg HCP SM 31_2 PIL SM 38_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 06 October 2021
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Reg SPC SM 30_1 500 mg IE_clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Section 2: Update to “Excipients with known effect” section in relation to Sodium
Section 4.4: Addition of Excipient Information regarding Sodium
Updated on 06 October 2021
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Reg HCP SM 28_1 PIL SM 36_1 IE_clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 08 March 2021
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DEC202115579_Reg SPC SM 28_0 500 mg IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.1 Therapeutic indications Removed - severe seasonal and perennial rhinitis |
Updated on 02 March 2021
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DEC202113652_Reg SPC SM 27_1 500 mg IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use Added - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may develop after administration of methylprednisolone to prematurely born infants, therefore appropriate diagnostic evaluation and monitoring of cardiac function and structure should be performed. Section 4.8 Undesirable effects Updated - updated Irish ADR reporting details in line with v17 Appendix V (Adverse drug reaction reporting details) of the product information template. |
Updated on 02 March 2021
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DEC202113652_Reg HCP SM 27_2 PIL SM 32_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 26 June 2020
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DEC202041893_Reg HCP SM 26_2 PIL SM 28_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
Updated on 23 June 2020
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DEC202041893_Reg SPC SM 25_2 500 mg IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Section 4.2 Indication
Dosing for the indication Multiple sclerosis unresponsive to standard therapy (or during exacerbation episodes) updated to
"Administer for 3 or 5 days a dose of either 500 mg/day or 1 g/day as IV pulse dosing over at least 30 minutes."
Updated on 23 June 2020
File name
DEC202041893_Reg HCP SM 26_2 PIL SM 28_1 IE clean.pdf
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 12 December 2019
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DEC201961916_Reg HCP SM 25_2 PIL SM 28_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 13 September 2019
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DEC201949881_Reg HCP SM 25_2 PIL SM 27_2 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
- Change to information for healthcare professionals
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The PIL and HCP Section has been updated to reflect the SPC changes. See PIL tick list for sections updated.
Updated on 13 September 2019
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DEC201949881_Reg SPC SM 23_3 500 mg IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Section 6.4 – revised to state This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Section 10 – date of revision of text updated
Updated on 28 November 2018
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Reg SPC SM 22_1 500 mg IE.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Improved presentation of SPC
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Improved presentation of SPC uploaded
Updated on 28 August 2018
File name
Reg_SPC_SM_22_1_500_mg_IEclean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections 4.4 and 4.8 updated to include “blurred vision” warnings
Updated on 30 May 2018
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Reg_SPC_SM_22_1_500_mg_IEclean.docx
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections 4.4 and 4.8 updated to include “blurred vision” warnings
Updated on 21 May 2018
File name
Reg HCP SM 24_0 PIL SM 26_1 IE clean.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 02 May 2018
File name
Reg_SPC_SM_21_1_500mg_IE_clean.docx
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
In section 4.4 detail of scleroderma has been added to the section on Renal and urinary disorders
Updated on 26 April 2018
File name
Reg HCP 24_0 PIL SM 25_1 IE clean .pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 13 March 2018
File name
PIL_11139_214.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 28 March 2017
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 28 March 2017
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
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Updates to sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
arising from PRAC recommendation 10 November 2016 EMA/PRAC/700146/2016. The updates concern increased risk of systemic side effects when corticosteroids are co-administered with CYP3A inhibitors, including cobicistat containing products.Updated on 28 March 2017
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
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Updates to sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
arising from PRAC recommendation 10 November 2016 EMA/PRAC/700146/2016. The updates concern increased risk of systemic side effects when corticosteroids are co-administered with CYP3A inhibitors, including cobicistat containing products.Updated on 19 January 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
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• for use by the epidural route of administration.>
Updated on 19 January 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
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• for use by the epidural route of administration.>
Updated on 05 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
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• for use by the epidural route of administration.>
Updated on 05 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
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• for use by the epidural route of administration.>
Updated on 20 September 2016
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 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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Updates to sections 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2 & 5.3 following CDS update.
Updates to section 4.2 to correct Act-o-Vial usage instructions.
Updated on 20 September 2016
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 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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Updates to sections 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2 & 5.3 following CDS update.
Updates to section 4.2 to correct Act-o-Vial usage instructions.
Updated on 11 February 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections 4.4 and 4.8 have been updated in line with recommended PRAC wording.Updated on 11 February 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections 4.4 and 4.8 have been updated in line with recommended PRAC wording.Updated on 20 August 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Section 4.8 Undesirable effects
Updated with Thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism
Updated on 20 August 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Section 4.8 Undesirable effects
Updated with Thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism
Updated on 02 June 2015
Reasons for updating
- 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 4.7 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration Updated with paediatric population and benzyl alcohol warning Section 4.3 Contraindications Removal of epidural contraindication Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use: Removal of warnings concerning corticosteroids and addition of warning for Pheochromocytoma crisis Section 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Interactions updated Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation Benzyl alcohol update Section 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines Updated warning Section 4.8 Undesirable effects: Table updated Section 4.9 Overdose: Updated information Section 5.1 Update to ATC code and therapeutic group Section 5.2 Update to pharmacodynamics data Section 5.3 Update to preclinical data
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Updated on 02 June 2015
Reasons for updating
- 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 4.7 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration Updated with paediatric population and benzyl alcohol warning Section 4.3 Contraindications Removal of epidural contraindication Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use: Removal of warnings concerning corticosteroids and addition of warning for Pheochromocytoma crisis Section 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Interactions updated Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation Benzyl alcohol update Section 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines Updated warning Section 4.8 Undesirable effects: Table updated Section 4.9 Overdose: Updated information Section 5.1 Update to ATC code and therapeutic group Section 5.2 Update to pharmacodynamics data Section 5.3 Update to preclinical data
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Updated on 26 May 2015
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 26 May 2015
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 21 May 2015
Reasons for updating
- 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 4.7 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration Updated with paediatric population and benzyl alcohol warning Section 4.3 Contraindications Removal of epidural contraindication Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use: Removal of warnings concerning corticosteroids and addition of warning for Pheochromocytoma crisis Section 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Interactions updated Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation Benzyl alcohol update Section 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines Updated warning Section 4.8 Undesirable effects: Table updated Section 4.9 Overdose:
Section 5.1 Update to ATC code and therapeutic group Section 5.2 Update to pharmacodynamics data Section 5.3 Update to preclinical data |
Updated on 21 May 2015
Reasons for updating
- 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 4.7 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration Updated with paediatric population and benzyl alcohol warning Section 4.3 Contraindications Removal of epidural contraindication Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use: Removal of warnings concerning corticosteroids and addition of warning for Pheochromocytoma crisis Section 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Interactions updated Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation Benzyl alcohol update Section 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines Updated warning Section 4.8 Undesirable effects: Table updated Section 4.9 Overdose:
Section 5.1 Update to ATC code and therapeutic group Section 5.2 Update to pharmacodynamics data Section 5.3 Update to preclinical data |
Updated on 08 January 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Please note that the only differences are the version numbers and revision dates.
Updated on 08 January 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 06 November 2014
Reasons for updating
- New individual SPC (was previously included in combined SPC)
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Updated on 06 November 2014
Reasons for updating
- New individual SPC (was previously included in combined SPC)