HAYMINE TABLETS
Active substance: EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Haymine Tablets
Chlorphenamine maleate, Ephedrine hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
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iSwallow the tablets whole with some water. Do not suck or chew. iTake the tablets with or without food, whichever you prefer. iDo NOT drink alcohol while taking Haymine. Drinking alcohol while taking Haymine can cause you to feel more drowsy than usual. Doses Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: the usual dose is 1 tablet daily or 1 tablet twice a day, when required. Haymine is a prolonged-release tablet that will provide continuous relief from symptoms for up to 12 hours. Children: this medicine is NOT suitable for children under 12 years. If you take more than you should 1. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital casualty department immediately. 2. Take the bottle and any remaining solution with you so that people can see what you have taken. 3. Do this even if you feel well. If you forget to take If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember, but do not take another tablet for at least 8 hours. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the side effects get troublesome, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. How to store
iKeep out of the reach and sight of children. iDo not take after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and on the container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. iStore below 25C. iDo not throw it away with your household waste or in water. Return all the unwanted medicine to your pharmacist. This will help to protect the environment.
iKeep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. iIf you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. iThis medicine is available from a pharmacy or it may have been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. iIf any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What this medicine is and what it is used for 2. Before you take 3. How to take 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store 6. Further information Take special care with Haymine Before taking the tablets, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: ihave asthma or wheeze.. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, and herbal preparations. Some medicines may be affected by Haymine or they may affect how well Haymine will work. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking: imedicines containing alcohol imedicines which can cause you to feel sleepy, such as antidepressants, relaxants. Pregnancy and breast-feeding DO NOT take these tablets if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Haymine may cause drowsiness. If this occurs do not drive, use machinery, or perform any tasks that may require you to be alert. Important information about some of the ingredients of Haymine Tablets ihydroxybenzoates These may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). icastor oil This may cause allergic reactions.
6. Further information
What Haymine Tablets contains iThe active ingredients in each tablets are chlorphenamine maleate 10 mg and ephedrine hydrochloride 15 mg. iThe other ingredients are: hypromellose, quinoline yellow, hardened castor oil, magnesium stearate, Nipastat (methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, ethyl hydroxybenzoate E214, butyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate E216 and isobutyl hydroxybenzoate). (See end of Section 2 for further information on hydroxybenzoates and castor oil). What Haymine Tablets look like and contents of the pack Haymine Tablets are round yellow prolongedrelease tablets. They are available in cartons of 10 or 30 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Chemidex Pharma Ltd., Chemidex House, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 8RB. Manufacturer Corden Pharma GmbH, Otto-Hahn-Strasse, 68723 Plankstadt, Germany. This leaflet was last revised in May 2009
'Haymine' and 'Chemidex' are trade marks.
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
Haymine tablets contain chlorphenamine maleate and ephedrine hydrochloride. iChlorphenamine maleate is an antihistamine which relieves symptoms such as runny nose, allergic rashes, and itching associated with hayfever and other allergic conditions. iEphedrine hydrochloride is a decongestant (a sympathomimetic amine) which reduces nasal congestion and controls some of the possible drowsiness caused by chlorphenamine. Haymine provides relief for sneezing, itching and runny nose, blocked nose, red, itchy and watery eyes, and skin rashes.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Haymine tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
2. Before you take
Do NOT take Haymine if you: iare allergic to chlorphenamine maleate or to any other antihistamines iare allergic to ephedrine hydrochloride, to any other decongestants, or to any of the other ingredients (see Section 6) ihave had a heart attack ihave high blood pressure ihave an overactive thyroid itake medicines containing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for conditions such as depression, Parkinson's disease, infection. If any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
STOP taking the tablets and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following allergic reactions: idifficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat isevere itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps. Tell your doctor if you get any of the following side effects and they worry you: iirregular heartbeat (palpitations) igiddiness imuscle weakness idrowsiness.
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3. How to take
Always take Haymine tablets exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you and always read the label. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
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Chlorphenamine maleate, Ephedrine hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
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iSwallow the tablets whole with some water. Do not suck or chew. iTake the tablets with or without food, whichever you prefer. iDo NOT drink alcohol while taking Haymine. Drinking alcohol while taking Haymine can cause you to feel more drowsy than usual. Doses Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: the usual dose is 1 tablet daily or 1 tablet twice a day, when required. Haymine is a prolonged-release tablet that will provide continuous relief from symptoms for up to 12 hours. Children: this medicine is NOT suitable for children under 12 years. If you take more than you should 1. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital casualty department immediately. 2. Take the bottle and any remaining solution with you so that people can see what you have taken. 3. Do this even if you feel well. If you forget to take If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember, but do not take another tablet for at least 8 hours. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the side effects get troublesome, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. How to store
iKeep out of the reach and sight of children. iDo not take after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and on the container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. iStore below 25C. iDo not throw it away with your household waste or in water. Return all the unwanted medicine to your pharmacist. This will help to protect the environment.
iKeep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. iIf you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. iThis medicine is available from a pharmacy or it may have been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. iIf any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What this medicine is and what it is used for 2. Before you take 3. How to take 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store 6. Further information Take special care with Haymine Before taking the tablets, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: ihave asthma or wheeze.. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, and herbal preparations. Some medicines may be affected by Haymine or they may affect how well Haymine will work. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking: imedicines containing alcohol imedicines which can cause you to feel sleepy, such as antidepressants, relaxants. Pregnancy and breast-feeding DO NOT take these tablets if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Haymine may cause drowsiness. If this occurs do not drive, use machinery, or perform any tasks that may require you to be alert. Important information about some of the ingredients of Haymine Tablets ihydroxybenzoates These may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). icastor oil This may cause allergic reactions.
6. Further information
What Haymine Tablets contains iThe active ingredients in each tablets are chlorphenamine maleate 10 mg and ephedrine hydrochloride 15 mg. iThe other ingredients are: hypromellose, quinoline yellow, hardened castor oil, magnesium stearate, Nipastat (methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, ethyl hydroxybenzoate E214, butyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate E216 and isobutyl hydroxybenzoate). (See end of Section 2 for further information on hydroxybenzoates and castor oil). What Haymine Tablets look like and contents of the pack Haymine Tablets are round yellow prolongedrelease tablets. They are available in cartons of 10 or 30 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Chemidex Pharma Ltd., Chemidex House, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 8RB. Manufacturer Corden Pharma GmbH, Otto-Hahn-Strasse, 68723 Plankstadt, Germany. This leaflet was last revised in May 2009
'Haymine' and 'Chemidex' are trade marks.
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
Haymine tablets contain chlorphenamine maleate and ephedrine hydrochloride. iChlorphenamine maleate is an antihistamine which relieves symptoms such as runny nose, allergic rashes, and itching associated with hayfever and other allergic conditions. iEphedrine hydrochloride is a decongestant (a sympathomimetic amine) which reduces nasal congestion and controls some of the possible drowsiness caused by chlorphenamine. Haymine provides relief for sneezing, itching and runny nose, blocked nose, red, itchy and watery eyes, and skin rashes.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Haymine tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
2. Before you take
Do NOT take Haymine if you: iare allergic to chlorphenamine maleate or to any other antihistamines iare allergic to ephedrine hydrochloride, to any other decongestants, or to any of the other ingredients (see Section 6) ihave had a heart attack ihave high blood pressure ihave an overactive thyroid itake medicines containing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for conditions such as depression, Parkinson's disease, infection. If any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
STOP taking the tablets and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following allergic reactions: idifficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat isevere itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps. Tell your doctor if you get any of the following side effects and they worry you: iirregular heartbeat (palpitations) igiddiness imuscle weakness idrowsiness.
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3. How to take
Always take Haymine tablets exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you and always read the label. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
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Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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