Zoladex 3.6mg
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Zoladex 3.6 mg Implant is manufactured by AstraZeneca AB, Gärtunavägen, SE-151 85 152 57 Södertälje, Sweden.
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Fax: +353 1 6762517
Website: www.hpra.ie
email: medsafety@hpra.ie
Malta
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Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
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This leaflet was revised in February 2019October 2023.
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Zoladex is a trade mark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
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Updated on 24 February 2017
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Updated on 24 February 2017
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Section 4.2 – change of wording from ‘older’ to ‘elderly’
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Updated on 13 October 2015
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3.6mg and 10.8mg (same changes):
Section 4.2 – addition of information on how to administer Zoladex and extra care to be taken when administering to patients with low BMI and/or who are receiving full anticoagulation medication
Section 4.4 – infomration on injection site injury added
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Updated on 12 October 2015
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- Change to side-effects
Updated on 23 March 2015
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- 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 4.5 - 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 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
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SmPC changes:
Section 2 – Editorial update in line with latest QRD template
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Section 4.3 – Editorial update in line with latest QRD template
Section 4.4 – Addition of warnings and precautions around Androgen Deprivation Therapy and effect on the QT interval. Editorial update in line with latest QRD template
Section 4.5 – Addition of information on interactions following addition of information around Androgen Deprivation Therapy and effect on the QT interval.
Section 4.6 – Editorial update in line with latest QRD template
Section 4.7 – Editorial update in line with latest QRD template
Section 4.8 – amendment of ADR wording details from IMB to HPRA
Section 4.8 – Addition of QT interval as side effect
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Section 10 – Update to "Date of Revision"
Updated on 20 March 2015
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- Improved electronic presentation
Updated on 15 May 2014
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Section 4.8 – Addition of PRAC recommended wording “Hyperhidrosis and hot flushes may continue after stopping Zoladex.” after footnote (b) of the table.
Section 4.8 – Addition of ADR statement.
Section 10 – Update to "Date of Revision"
Updated on 12 May 2014
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- Change to side-effects
- Change to date of revision
- Addition of information on reporting a side effect.
Updated on 23 January 2013
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Section 10
Date of revision has been updated to 9th January 2013
Updated on 22 January 2013
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Updated on 25 October 2012
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Section 4.2
Additional information regarding Endometriosis, Endometrial thinning, Uterine fibroids and Assisted reproduction.
Section 4.4
Addition of wording on depression and Myocardial infarction and cardiac failure
Section 4.8
Psychiatric disorders updated re depression.
Section 10
Date of revision amended to 18th October 2012.
Updated on 22 October 2012
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- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 05 September 2011
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Updated on 27 July 2011
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Section 4.8
Text added to table - Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Column 4 In Common section - alopeciag added
Column 2 Not Known added
Column 3 Alopeciah added
Column 4 (see Common) added
Text added to table – Investigations
Column 2 - weight increased added
Column 3- weight increased added
Additional footnotes added to table
g Loss of head hair has been reported in females, including younger patients treated for benign conditions. This is usually mild but occasionally can be severe.
h Particularly loss of body hair, an expected effect of lowered androgen levels.
Section 10
Date of Revision of Text changed to 27th June 2011
Updated on 25 July 2011
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Updated on 18 January 2011
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Section 4.8
Update to Table under cardiac disorders, now row reads as,
Cardiac disorders |
Common |
Cardiac failuref, myocardial infarctionf |
N/A |
Section 10
10th December 2010
Updated on 18 January 2011
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- Change to side-effects
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Updated on 29 July 2010
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Section 4.8
Text changes to first paragraph, now reads, “The following frequency categories for adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were calculated based on reports from Zoladex clinical trials and post-marketing sources. The most commonly observed adverse reactions include hot flushes, sweating and injection site reactions.
Text changes to table, now reads,
”Table: Zoladex 3.6 mg adverse drug reactions presented by MedDRA System Organ Class
SOC |
Frequency |
Males |
Females
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Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (including cysts and polyps) |
Very rare |
Pituitary tumour |
Pituitary tumour |
Not known |
N/A |
Degeneration of uterine fibroid |
|
Immune system disorders |
Uncommon |
Drug hypersensitivity |
Drug hypersensitivity |
Rare |
Anaphylactic reaction |
Anaphylactic reaction |
|
Endocrine disorders |
Very rare |
Pituitary haemorrhage |
Pituitary haemorrhage |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
Common |
Glucose tolerance impaireda |
N/A |
|
Uncommon |
N/A |
Hypercalcaemia |
Psychiatric disorders |
Very common |
Libido decreasedb |
Libido decreasedb |
Common |
(see Not known) |
Mood altered, depression |
|
Very rare |
Psychotic disorder |
Psychotic disorder |
|
Not known |
Mood altered, depression |
(see Common) |
|
Nervous system disorders |
Common |
Paraesthesia |
Paraesthesia |
Spinal cord compression |
N/A |
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N/A |
Headache |
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Cardiac disorders |
Common |
Cardiac failuref |
N/A |
Vascular disorders |
Very common |
Hot flushb |
Hot flushb |
Common |
Blood pressure abnormalc |
Blood pressure abnormalc |
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
Very common |
Hyperhidrosisb |
Hyperhidrosisb |
Common |
Rashd |
Rashd |
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Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders |
Common |
Bone paine |
N/A |
(see Uncommon) |
Arthralgia |
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Uncommon |
Arthralgia |
(see Common) |
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Renal and urinary disorders |
Uncommon |
Ureteric obstruction |
N/A |
Reproductive system and breast disorders |
Very common |
Erectile dysfunction |
N/A |
N/A |
Vulvovaginal dryness |
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N/A |
Breast enlargement |
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Common |
Gynaecomastia |
N/A |
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Uncommon |
Breast tenderness |
N/A |
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Rare |
N/A |
Ovarian cyst |
|
N/A |
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (if used concomitantly with gonadotrophins) |
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Not known |
N/A |
Withdrawal bleeding (see section 4.4) |
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General disorders and administration site conditions |
Very common |
(see Common) |
Injection site reaction |
Common |
Injection site reaction |
(see Very common) |
|
N/A |
Tumour flare, tumour pain (on initiation of treatment) |
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Investigations |
Common |
Bone density decreased (see section 4.4) |
Bone density decreased (see section 4.4) |
a A reduction in glucose tolerance has been observed in males receiving LHRH agonists. This may manifest as diabetes or loss of glycaemic control in those with pre-existing diabetes mellitus.
b These are pharmacological effects which seldom require withdrawal of therapy.
c These may manifest as hypotension or hypertension, have been occasionally observed in patients administered Zoladex. The changes are usually transient, resolving either during continued therapy or after cessation of therapy with Zoladex. Rarely, such changes have been sufficient to require medical intervention, including withdrawal of treatment from Zoladex.
d These are generally mild, often regressing without discontinuation of therapy.
e Initially, prostate cancer patients may experience a temporary increase in bone pain, which can be managed symptomatically.
f Observed in a pharmaco-epidemiology study of LHRH agonists used in the treatment of prostate cancer. The risk appears to be increased when used in combination with anti-androgens.”
Section 10
10th May 2010
Updated on 06 July 2010
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 16 April 2010
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
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IR Zoladex 3.6mg updates
Section 4.3
Addition of the word ‘severe’ after the first word Known, paragraph now reads,
“Known severe hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of this product.”
Section 4.4
Re-wording in first paragraph, now reads,
“Zoladex 3.6 mg is not indicated for use in children, as safety and efficacy have not been established in this patient group.”
Re-wording in sub paragraph ‘Males’, now reads,
“Males
The use of Zoladex 3.6 mg in men at particular risk of developing ureteric obstruction or spinal cord compression should be considered carefully and the patients monitored closely during the first month of therapy. Consideration should be given to the initial use of an anti-androgen (e.g. cyproterone acetate 300 mg daily for 3 days before and 3 weeks after commencement of Zoladex) at the start of LHRH analogue therapy, since this has been reported to prevent the possible sequelae of the initial rise in serum testosterone. If spinal cord compression or renal impairment due to ureteric obstruction are present or develop, specific standard treatment of these complications should be instituted.
The use of LHRH agonists may cause reduction in bone mineral density. In men, preliminary data suggest that the use of a bisphosphonate in combination with an LHRH agonist may reduce bone mineral loss. Particular caution is necessary in patients with additional risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g. chronic alcohol abusers, smokers, long-term therapy with anticonvulsants or corticosteroids, family history of osteoporosis).
Mood changes, including depression have been reported. Patients with known depression and patients with hypertension should be monitored carefully.
Reduction in glucose tolerance has been observed in men receiving LHRH agonists. This may manifest as diabetes or loss of glycaemic control in patients with pre-existing diabetes mellitus. Thus, monitoring of blood glucose levels should be considered.”
Re-wording in sub paragraph ‘Females’, now reads,
“Females
Breast cancer indication
Reduced bone mineral density:
The use of LHRH agonists may cause reduction in bone mineral density. Following two years treatment for early breast cancer, the average loss of bone mineral density was 6.2% and 11.5% at the femoral neck and lumbar spine respectively. This loss has been shown to be partially reversible at the one year off treatment follow-up with recovery to 3.4% and 6.4% relative to baseline at the femoral neck and lumbar spine respectively, although this recovery is based on very limited data. In the majority of women, currently available data suggest that recovery of bone loss occurs after cessation of therapy.
Preliminary data suggest that the use of Zoladex in combination with tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer may reduce bone mineral loss.
Benign indications
Loss of bone mineral density:
The use of LHRH agonists is likely to cause reduction in bone mineral density averaging 1% per month during a six month treatment period. Every 10% reduction in bone mineral density is linked with about a two to three times increased fracture risk. In the majority of women, currently available data suggest that recovery of bone loss occurs after cessation of therapy.
In patients receiving Zoladex for the treatment of endometriosis, the addition of hormone replacement therapy has been shown to reduce bone mineral density loss and vasomotor symptoms.
No specific data is available for patients with established osteoporosis or with risk factors for osteoporosis (e.g. chronic alcohol abusers, smokers, long-term therapy with drugs that reduce bone mineral density, e.g. anticonvulsants or corticosteroids, family history of osteoporosis, malnutrition, e.g. anorexia nervosa). Since reduction in bone mineral density is likely to be more detrimental in these patients, treatment with Zoladex should be considered on an individual basis and only be initiated if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks following a very careful appraisal. Consideration should be given to additional measures in order to counteract loss of bone mineral density.
Withdrawal bleeding
During early treatment with Zoladex some women may experience vaginal bleeding of variable duration and intensity. If vaginal bleeding occurs it is usually in the first month after starting treatment. Such bleeding probably represents oestrogen withdrawal bleeding and is expected to stop spontaneously. If bleeding continues, the reason should be investigated.
There are no clinical data on the effects of treating benign gynaecological conditions with Zoladex 3.6 mg for periods in excess of six months.
The use of Zoladex may cause an increase in cervical resistance and care should be taken when dilating the cervix.
Zoladex 3.6 mg should only be administered as part of a regimen for assisted reproduction under the supervision of a specialist experienced in the area.
As with other LHRH agonists, there have been reports of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) associated with the use of Zoladex 3.6 mg, in combination with gonadotrophin. The stimulation cycle should be monitored carefully to identify patients at risk of developing OHSS. If OHSS risk is present, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) should be withheld, if possible.
It is recommended that Zoladex 3.6 mg is used with caution in fertilisation treatment of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome as follicle recruitment may be increased.
Fertile women should use non-hormonal contraceptive methods during treatment with Zoladex and until reset of menstruation following discontinuation of treatment with Zoladex.
Patients with known depression and patients with hypertension should be monitored carefully.”
Section 4.5
Small update to text, now reads,
” Not known.”
Section 4.6
Re-wording to first and second paragraph, section now reads,
“Pregnancy: Zoladex should not be used during pregnancy since concurrent use of LHRH agonists is associated with a theoretical risk of abortion or foetal abnormality. Prior to treatment, potentially fertile women should be examined carefully to exclude pregnancy. Non‑hormonal methods of contraception should be employed during therapy until menses resume (see also warning concerning the time to return of menses in section 4.4).
Pregnancy should be excluded before Zoladex 3.6 mg is used for fertilisation treatment. When Zoladex is used in this setting, there is no clinical evidence to suggest a causal connection between Zoladex and any subsequent abnormalities of oocyte development or pregnancy or outcome.
Lactation: The use of Zoladex during breast‑feeding is not recommended.”
Section 4.7
Small update to text, now reads,
“There is no evidence that Zoladex 3.6 mg would result in impairment of ability to drive or operate machinery.”
Section 4.8
Re-wording to section and table, now reads,
“The following frequency categories were based on all adverse reactions from clinical trials, post-marketing studies and spontaneous reports. The most commonly observed adverse reactions include hot flushes, sweating and injection site reactions.
The following convention has been used for classification of frequency: Very common (≥1/10), Common (≥1/100 to <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000), Very rare (<1/10,000) and Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
Table: Zoladex 3.6 mg adverse drug reactions presented by MedDRA System Organ Class
SOC |
Frequency |
Males |
Females
|
Neoplasm benign and malignant (including cysts and polyps) |
Very rare |
Pituitary tumour |
Pituitary tumour |
Not known |
N/A |
Degeneration of uterine fibroids in women with uterine fibroids |
|
Immune system disorders |
Uncommon |
Hypersensitivity reactions |
Hypersensitivity reactions |
Rare |
Anaphylaxis |
Anaphylaxis |
|
Endocrine disorders |
Very rare |
Pituitary apoplexy |
Pituitary apoplexy |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders |
Common |
Reduction in glucose tolerancea |
N/A |
|
Uncommon |
N/A |
Hypercalcaemia |
Psychiatric disorders |
Very common |
Change in libidob |
Change in libidob |
Common |
(see Not known) |
Mood changes, including depression |
|
Very rare |
Psychotic disorders |
Psychotic disorders |
|
Not known |
Mood changes, including depression |
(see Common) |
|
Nervous system disorders |
Common |
Paraesthesia |
Paraesthesia |
Spinal cord compression |
N/A |
||
N/A |
Headache |
||
Vascular disorders |
Very common |
Hot flushesb |
Hot flushesb |
Common |
Fluctuations in blood pressurec |
Fluctuations in blood pressurec |
|
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
Very common |
Sweatingb |
Sweatingb |
Common |
Rashd |
Rashd |
|
Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders |
Common |
Bone paine |
N/A |
(see Uncommon) |
Arthralgia |
||
Uncommon |
Arthralgia |
(see Common) |
|
Renal and urinary disorders |
Uncommon |
Ureteric obstruction |
N/A |
Reproductive system and breast disorders |
Very common |
Decrease in potency |
N/A |
N/A |
Vaginal dryness |
||
N/A |
Change in breast size |
||
Common |
Breast swelling |
N/A |
|
Uncommon |
Breast tenderness |
N/A |
|
Rare |
N/A |
Ovarian cyst |
|
Not known |
N/A |
Withdrawal bleeding (see section 4.4) |
|
General disorders and administration site conditions |
Very common |
(see Common) |
Injection site reactions (e.g. redness, pain, swelling, haemorrhage) |
Common |
Injection site reactions (e.g. redness, pain, swelling, haemorrhage) |
(see Very common) |
|
Investigations |
Common |
Bone mineral density loss (see section 4.4) |
Bone mineral density loss (see section 4.4) |
a A reduction in glucose tolerance has been observed in males receiving LHRH agonists. This may manifest as diabetes or loss of glycaemic control in those with pre-existing diabetes mellitus.
b These are pharmacological effects which seldom require withdrawal of therapy.
c These may manifest as hypotension or hypertension, have been occasionally observed in patients administered Zoladex. The changes are usually transient, resolving either during continued therapy or after cessation of therapy with Zoladex. Rarely, such changes have been sufficient to require medical intervention, including withdrawal of treatment from Zoladex.
d These are generally mild, often regressing without discontinuation of therapy.
e Initially, prostate cancer patients may experience a temporary increase in bone pain, which can be managed symptomatically.
Post-marketing experience
A small number of cases of changes in blood count, hepatic dysfunction, pulmonary embolism and interstitial pneumonia have been reported in connection with Zoladex.
In addition, the following adverse drug reactions have been reported in women treated for benign gynaecological indications:
Acne, change of body hairs, dry skin, weight gain, increase in serum cholesterol, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (if concomitantly used with gonadotrophins), vaginitis, vaginal discharge, nervousness, sleep disorder, tiredness, peripheral oedema, myalgias, cramp in the calves, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal complaints, alterations of voice.
Initially, breast cancer patients may experience a temporary increase in signs and symptoms, which can be managed symptomatically.
Rarely, breast cancer patients with metastases have developed hypercalcaemia on initiation of therapy. In the presence of symptoms indicative of hypercalcaemia (e.g. thirst), hypercalcaemia should be excluded.
Rarely, some women may enter the menopause during treatment with LHRH analogues and not resume menses on cessation of therapy. Whether this is an effect of Zoladex treatment or a reflection of their gynaecological condition is not known.”
Section 4.9
Re-wording to section, now reads,
” There is not much experience of overdose in humans. In cases where Zoladex has been given before the planned time of administration, or when a bigger dose of Zoladex than originally planned has been given, no clinically significant undesirable effects have been observed. Animal tests suggest that no effect other than the intended therapeutic effects on sex hormone concentrations and on the reproductive tract will be evident with higher doses of Zoladex. In case of overdosage, the condition should be managed symptomatically.”
Section 10
Date updated,
“23 March 2010”
Updated on 09 December 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Zoladex 3.6mg Implant SPC changes
Section 1
â symbol removed
Secton 2
Text change to second paragraph,
“For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.”
Section 6.1
Additional text, “50/50”
Section 6.2
Changed text, “Not applicable”.
Section 9
Changed text, “02 February 1989/ 02 February 2009”
Section 10
Changed text, “13th November 2009”
Updated on 08 December 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 14 May 2008
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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Section 4.4
Change of text in third paragraph re: Reduction of Bone Mineral Density
And additional new text 4th paragraph: Addition of wording on Diabetes Mellitus and Alterered Glucose Metabolism
Section 4.8
Additional new text beginning of 7th paragraph and change of text in same paragraph re: Reduction of Bone Mineral Density
and Addition of wording on Diabetes Mellitus and Alterered Glucose Metabolism
Section 10
New revision date of text: 22 April 2008
Updated on 14 May 2008
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 29 January 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change in co-marketing arrangement
Updated on 23 November 2005
Reasons for updating
- Change of active ingredient
- Change of contraindications
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 21 October 2005
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 13 June 2005
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- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
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Updated on 09 August 2004
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- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 22 July 2004
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- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
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Updated on 30 March 2004
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- Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
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Updated on 20 August 2003
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- New SPC for medicines.ie
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Updated on 23 June 2003
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
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