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The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 271 No 7280 p837
20/27 December 2003

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    Prescription Products SPC changes Discontinued products Counter medicines

Prescription Products

Actos tablets
Actos (pioglitazone) tablets 45mg tablets have been launched (Takeda); net price 28 £36.96.

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SPC changes

Comtess tablets
The summary of product characteristics for Comtess (entacapone) tablets has been updated (Orion Pharmaceuticals). It now states that entacapone in association with levodopa has been associated with somnolence and episodes of sudden onset of sleep in patients with Parkinson’s disease, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machines. Monitoring of weight is recommended in patients with diarrhoea in order to avoid potential excessive weight decrease. Anorexia and weight decrease have been added as very rare adverse reactions. See SPC.

Angettes 75
The summary of product characteristics for Angettes 75 (aspirin 75mg) now states “Do not give to children aged under 16 years, unless specifically indicated (eg for Kawasaki’s disease)” (Bristol-Myers Squibb). Additional information regarding the risk of Reye’s syndrome has been included. See SPC. The patient information leaflet has been amended accordingly.

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Discontinued products

Varidase Topical
Varidase Topical (fibrinolytic/proteolytic enzymes) single vial has been discontinued (Wyeth). Varidase combination pack remains available.

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Counter medicines

Imodium Plus caplets
Johnson & Johnson.MSD has launched Imodium Plus caplets (loperamide 2mg and simethicone equivalent to 125mg polydimethylsiloxane); net price 6 £3.75. Legal category: general sale list.

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