SOLIAN 200MG TABLETS

Active substance: AMISULPRIDE

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Code AC / Item : 477565 Description AC : Notice Solian Destination : Grande Bretagne Date / Version : 03-12-12 V3 Dimension : 210x170 mm Type : Double roul.

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER Solian 50mg Tablets Solian 100mg Tablets Solian 200mg Tablets Solian 400mg Film-coated Tablets Amisulpride

2. Before you take Solian Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to amisulpride or any of the other ingredients of Solian (listed in Section 6) Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue You are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding (see Pregnancy and breastfeeding section) You have breast cancer or something called a prolactin dependent tumour You have a tumour on the adrenal gland (called phaeochromocytoma) You are taking levodopa, a medicine to treat Parkinsons disease (see Taking other medicines section) The patient is under 18 years old Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solian. Take special care with Solian Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if: You have kidney problems You have Parkinsons disease You have ever had fits (epileptic seizures) You have an unusual heart rate (rhythm) You have heart disease or family history of heart problems Your doctor has told you that you might have a stroke If you or someone else in your family has a history of blood clots, as medicines like these have been associated with formation of blood clots You are diabetic or have been told you have an increased risk of having diabetes You have a slow heart beat (less than 55 beats per minute) You have been told you have a low amount of potassium in your blood.
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If 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 Solian is and what it is used for 2. Before you take Solian 3. How to take Solian 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Solian 6. Further Information 1. What Solian is and what it is used for

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Solian contains a medicine called amisulpride. This belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. It is used to treat an illness called schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can make you feel, see or hear things which do not exist, have strange and frightening thoughts, change how you act, and make you feel alone. Sometimes people with these symptoms may also feel tense, anxious or depressed. Solian works by improving disturbed thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is used to treat schizophrenia when it starts and also over the long term.
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Code AC / Item : 477565 Description AC : Notice Solian Destination : Grande Bretagne Date / Version : 03-12-12 V3 Dimension : 210x170 mm Type : Double roul.

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You are elderly. This is because elderly people would be more likely to get low blood pressure or feel sleepy. A small increase in the number of deaths of elderly people with dementia has been reported for patients taking antipsychotics compared to those not receiving antipsychotics. You have a low number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis). This means you may get infections more easily than usual You have frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers. These could be signs of a blood problem called leukopenia If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solian.

Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Solian can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Solian works. In particular, do not take this medicine, and tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines; Levodopa, a medicine to treat Parkinsons disease Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines; Medicines used to control your heart beat such as quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone and sotalol Other anti-psychotic medicines used for mental problems Medicines for severe pain called opiates 3. How to take Solian such as morphine or pethidine Medicines for high blood pressure and heart Always take Solian exactly as your doctor has told problems such as diltiazem, verapamil, you. You should check with your doctor or pharguanfacine and digitalis macist if you are not sure. Clonidine used for migraines, flushing or Taking this medicine high blood pressure Take this medicine by mouth Mefloquine used to treat malaria Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Medicines which help you sleep such as barDo not chew your tablets biturates and benzodiazepines Take before a meal Pain-killers such as tramadol and indometacin 477565 If you feel the effect of your medicine is too 2

Anaesthetics Antihistamines such as promethazine which make you sleepy If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solian. Taking Solian with food and drink Swallow Solian tablets with plenty of water before a meal Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Solian. This is because it can affect the way the medicine works Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not take this medicine if: You are breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed The following symptoms may occur in newborn babies, of mothers that have used Solian Tablets in the last trimester (last three months of their pregnancy): shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding. If your baby develops any of these symptoms you may need to contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Driving and using machines You may feel less alert, drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. Important information about some of the ingredients of Solian Solian contains lactose, a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you can not tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Code AC / Item : 477565 Description AC : Notice Solian Destination : Grande Bretagne Date / Version : 03-12-12 V3 Dimension : 210x170 mm Type : Double roul.

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weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor How much to take The amount of Solian you take will depend on your illness. Follow your doctors instructions carefully. Adults The usual dose is between 50mg and 800mg each day Your doctor may start you on a lower dose if necessary If necessary your doctor can prescribe up to 1200mg each day Doses up to 300mg each day can be taken as a single dose. Take the dose at the same time each day Doses above 300mg should be taken as half in the morning and half in the evening Elderly Your doctor will need to keep a close check on you as you are more likely to have low blood pressure or sleepiness due to this medicine People with kidney problems Your doctor may need to give you a lower dose Chidren under 18 years of age Solian should not be given to children under 18 years of age If you take more Solian than you should If you take more tablets than you should, tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. The following effects may happen: feeling restless or shaky, rigid muscles, feeling drowsy or sleepy which could lead to a loss of consciousness. If you forget to take Solian If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remenber it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop taking Solian Keep taking Solian until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking Solian just because you feel better. If you stop, your illness may get worse or come back. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, Solian should not be stopped suddenly. Stopping treatment suddenly may cause withdrawal effects such as:
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Feeling or being sick Sweating Difficulty sleeping or feeling very restless Muscle stiffness or unusual body movements Your original condition may come back Blood Tests Taking Solian may affect the results of some blood tests. These include tests to measure the hormone called prolactin and liver tests. If you are going to have a blood test, it is important to tell your doctor you are taking Solian. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Solian can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Solian and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if: You have a high temperature, sweating, stiff muscles, fast heartbeat, fast breathing and feel confused, drowsy or agitated. These could be the symptoms of a serious but rare side effect called neuroleptic malignant syndrome You have an unusual heart rate, very fast heart rate or chest pain which could result in a heart attack or life-threatening heart disorder. You have blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms seek medical advice immediately. You get more infections than usual. This could be because of a blood disorder (agranulocytosis) or a decrease in the number of white blood cells (neutropenia) Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: an itchy, lumpy rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue You have a fit (seizure)

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Code AC / Item : 477565 Description AC : Notice Solian Destination : Grande Bretagne Date / Version : 03-12-12 V3 Dimension : 210x170 mm Type : Double roul.

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Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: Very Common (affects more than 1 in 10 people) Trembling, muscle stiffness or spasm, slow movement, producing more saliva than usual or feeling restless. Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people) Movements that you cannot control, mainly of the arms and legs (These symptoms can be reduced if your doctor lowers your dose of Solian or prescribes an additional medicine) Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) Movements that you cannot control, mainly of the face or tongue Other side effects include: Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people) Difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or feeling anxious or agitated Feeling drowsy or sleepy Constipation, feeling or being sick, dry mouth Putting on weight Unusual production of breast milk in women and men, breast pain Menstrual period stops Breast enlargement in men Difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection, or in ejaculating Feeling dizzy (which can be due to low blood pressure) Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) Slowing of the heart beat High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet. 5. How to store Solian

to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. Further Information What Solian contains The tablets contain 50mg, 100mg, 200mg or 400mg of the active substance, amisulpride. The other ingredients in Solian are sodium starch glycolate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose and magnesium stearate. Solian 400mg tablets also contain polyoxyl 40 stearate and titanium dioxide (E171). What Solian looks like and contents of the pack Solian 50mg tablets are white to off-white, flatfaced tablets engraved AMI 50. They are available in blister packs of 30, 60, 90 or 150. Solian 100mg tablets are white to off-white, flatfaced tablets engraved AMI 100. They are supplied in blister packs of 60. Solian 200mg tablets are white to off-white, flatfaced tablets engraved AMI 200. They are supplied in blister packs of 30, 60, 90, 120 or 150. Solian 400mg tablets are white, film-coated, oblong scored tablets engraved AMI 400. They are supplied in blister packs of 30, 60 or 90. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Marketing Authorisation Holder Sanofi, One Onslow Street Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YS, UK Tel: 01483 505515 Fax: 01483 535432 email: uk-medicalinformation@sanofi.com Manufacturer Sanofi Winthrop Industrie, 6 Boulevard de LEurope, 21800 Quetigny, France

Keep this medicine in a safe place where children This leaflet does not contain all the information cannot see or reach it. about your medicine. If you have any questions Do not use Solian after the expiry date which is or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the pharmacist. last day of that month. Do not use Solian if you notice that the tablets This leaflet was last revised in 12/2012. become discoloured. Sanofi, 1999- 2012 Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how 477565 4

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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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