Solu-Medrone 40mg

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Pharmacy Only: Prescription

Updated on 15 April 2024

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Reg SPC SM 41_1 40mg IE clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • 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 06 December 2023

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Reg HCP SM 32 1 PIL SM 411 IE clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6 - what the product contains
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 26 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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RegSPCSM 402 40mg 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:

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 17 April 2023

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Reg SPC SM 39_1 40mg 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 20 March 2023

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Reg SPC SM 38_2 40 mg IE_clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Previous version of SPC reinstated

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Updated on 19 December 2022

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RegSPCSM38140mgUKclean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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Updated on 04 August 2022

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Reg SPC SM 38_2 40mg 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 11 October 2021

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Reg PIL SM 33_0-HCP SM 26_0 40mg_ 125mg_ 500mg_ 1g UK_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 06 October 2021

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Reg SPC SM 36_1 40 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 17 June 2021

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DEC202140390_Reg SPC SM 33_1 40 mg IE_clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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Update to the Chemical and physical in-use stability of the reconstituted and further diluted solution to be used within 3 hours if stored at 20-25°C.

Updated on 17 June 2021

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DEC202140390_Reg HCP SM 28_1 PIL SM 33_1 IE_clean.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
  • Change to information for healthcare professionals

Updated on 08 March 2021

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DEC202115579_Reg SPC SM 32_0 40 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 31_1 40 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 SPC SM 31_1 40 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

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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 28_2 40 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

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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 28 November 2018

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Reg SPC SM 26_1 40 mg IE.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • Improved presentation of SPC

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Improved presentation of SPC uploaded

Updated on 28 August 2018

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Reg_SPC_SM_26_1_40_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

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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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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

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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

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Reg_SPC_SM_25_1_40mg_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

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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

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for new product

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Updated on 13 March 2018

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PIL_11139_214.pdf

Reasons for updating

  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 13 March 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections
2: reference to benzyl alcohol removed
4.2: the solvent is identified as water for injection. Following reconstitution the solution should now be used immediately. Information on the new formulation has been added.
6.1 reference to benzyl alcohol removed
6.3 Following reconstitution the solution should now be used immediately

Updated on 13 March 2018

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections
2: reference to benzyl alcohol removed
4.2: the solvent is identified as water for injection. Following reconstitution the solution should now be used immediately. Information on the new formulation has been added.
6.1 reference to benzyl alcohol removed
6.3 Following reconstitution the solution should now be used immediately

Updated on 28 November 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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The SPC has been updated as follows:

4.3 Contraindications – the warning concerning cow’s milk allergy has been strengthened

4.4 Special Warnings – Specific discussion of allergy to bovine derived lactose has been added

Updated on 28 November 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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The SPC has been updated as follows:

4.3 Contraindications – the warning concerning cow’s milk allergy has been strengthened

4.4 Special Warnings – Specific discussion of allergy to bovine derived lactose has been added

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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The SPC has been updated as follows: 4.3 Contradictions
•           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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The SPC has been updated as follows: 4.3 Contradictions
•           for use by the epidural route of administration.>

Updated on 02 December 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications

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The SPC has been updated as follows: 4.3 Contradictions
•           for use by the epidural route of administration.>

Updated on 02 December 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications

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The SPC has been updated as follows: 4.3 Contradictions
•           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 4.3 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data

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Updates to sections 4.3, (40mg only), 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 4.3 - 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 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data

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Updates to sections 4.3, (40mg only), 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 - how to report a side effect

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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 - how to report a side effect

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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 04 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

 

Updated on 04 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

 

Updated on 26 May 2015

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

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change of version code

Updated on 26 May 2015

Reasons for updating

  • Improved electronic presentation

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change of version code

Updated on 19 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 19 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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Please note that the only differences are the version numbers and revision dates.

Updated on 06 November 2014

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Addition of statement to section 4.4 regarding discouraging the use of high doses of corticosteroids to treat traumatic brain injury and correction in section 4.2 from Pneumocystis carinii to Pneumocystis jiroveci

Updated on 06 November 2014

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Addition of statement to section 4.4 regarding discouraging the use of high doses of corticosteroids to treat traumatic brain injury and correction in section 4.2 from Pneumocystis carinii to Pneumocystis jiroveci

Updated on 30 July 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 8 - MA number
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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SPC Section 8 & 10

Updated on 30 July 2012

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  • Change to section 8 - MA number
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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SPC Section 8 & 10

Updated on 20 March 2012

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Update to Section 4.4 to update ophthalmic warning

Updated on 20 March 2012

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Update to Section 4.4 to update ophthalmic warning

Updated on 17 October 2011

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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SmPC changes to sections 7 & 10

Updated on 17 October 2011

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  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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SmPC changes to sections 7 & 10

Updated on 01 July 2010

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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Section 4.4

Warning added concerning potentially severe psychiatric adverse reactions may occur with systemic steroids, normally within a few days or weeks of starting treatment.

Section 4.8

Inclusion of psychiatric reactions including irritability, depression, psychological dependence and suicidal thoughts.

Updated on 01 July 2010

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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Section 4.4

Warning added concerning potentially severe psychiatric adverse reactions may occur with systemic steroids, normally within a few days or weeks of starting treatment.

Section 4.8

Inclusion of psychiatric reactions including irritability, depression, psychological dependence and suicidal thoughts.

Updated on 23 April 2009

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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Reduction of shelf-life for Solu-Medrone 125 mg Act-o-vial to 2 years

Updated on 23 April 2009

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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Reduction of shelf-life for Solu-Medrone 125 mg Act-o-vial to 2 years

Updated on 14 November 2007

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  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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6.3 Shelf life - Solu-MedroneÔ Powder and Solvent for solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion 40 mg / vial has been reduced to 2 years

Updated on 14 November 2007

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  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life

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6.3 Shelf life - Solu-MedroneÔ Powder and Solvent for solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion 40 mg / vial has been reduced to 2 years

Updated on 08 December 2006

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 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • 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 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities

Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

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Section 4.2 Revision of the posology of the product
Section 4.4 adding warnings concerning Measles, cataracts, glaucoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma and a warning concerning use on people with head injuries
Section 4.8 Additional undesirable effects added.

Section 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2 formatting changes

Updated on 08 December 2006

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 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • 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 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities

Free text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 4.2 Revision of the posology of the product
Section 4.4 adding warnings concerning Measles, cataracts, glaucoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma and a warning concerning use on people with head injuries
Section 4.8 Additional undesirable effects added.

Section 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2 formatting changes

Updated on 26 July 2006

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 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • 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 not be renewed (A)

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Section 1
Addition of Pharmaceutical form - Powder and Solvent for solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion - to trade name
 
Section 2
Addition of - The powder also contains sodium and the solvent contains benzyl alcohol.
 
Section 3
Addition of - Sterile lyophilised  powder and 1ml of the diluent presented in a upper compartment.
 
Section 4.4
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 4.5
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 6.3
Update to text (Shelf life not changed)
 
Section 6.6
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 7
Address of MAH updated to 9 Riverwalk, National Digital Park, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24. 
 
Section 9
Date of last renewal updated to 28th January 2006
 
Section 10
Date of last revision updated
 
 
 
 

Updated on 26 July 2006

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 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

Free text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 1
Addition of Pharmaceutical form - Powder and Solvent for solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion - to trade name
 
Section 2
Addition of - The powder also contains sodium and the solvent contains benzyl alcohol.
 
Section 3
Addition of - Sterile lyophilised  powder and 1ml of the diluent presented in a upper compartment.
 
Section 4.4
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 4.5
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 6.3
Update to text (Shelf life not changed)
 
Section 6.6
Section heading updated as per new SPC guidelines
 
Section 7
Address of MAH updated to 9 Riverwalk, National Digital Park, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24. 
 
Section 9
Date of last renewal updated to 28th January 2006
 
Section 10
Date of last revision updated
 
 
 
 

Updated on 07 July 2003

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie

Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Updated on 07 July 2003

Reasons for updating

  • New SPC for medicines.ie