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GlaxoSmithKline UK

Stockley Park West, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1BT
Telephone: +44 (0)800 221 441
Fax: +44 (0)208 990 4328
Medical Information e-mail: customercontactuk@gsk.com

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 03/05/2012
SPC Requip XL prolonged-release tablets

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Updated on 03/05/2012 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing Authorisation Holder
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   13-Apr-2012
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company



Section

Summary of change

7.

Change of name of MAH

10.

Updated with new date of revision of text

Updated on 14/11/2011 and displayed until 03/05/2012
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic Properties
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   24-Oct-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Summary of Change

4.2 Addition of warning on taking requip XL wth a high fat meal. Information on dosing in patients with end stage renal disease.

5.2 Additional information on Pharmacokinetic effects on taking Requip XL with food. Additional information on pharmacokinetics of Requip XL in patients with end stage renal disease.

10 Updated with new date of revision of text
Updated on 26/04/2011 and displayed until 14/11/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   05-Apr-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section Changes:

6.5 Minor text changes
Updated on 11/04/2011 and displayed until 26/04/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • 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 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic Properties
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic Properties
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical Safety Data
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   05-Apr-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Summary of changes:

Sections:
4.1 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.2 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.3 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.4 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.5 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.6 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.7 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

4.8 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

5.1 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

5.2 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

5.3 Harmonise with EU SPC- extensive amendments

10 Updated with new revision date
Updated on 31/03/2011 and displayed until 11/04/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 1 -Name of the Medicinal product
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   23-Mar-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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Updated Sections:

Section 1- Removal of black triangle
Section 10-  New date of revision
Updated on 09/02/2011 and displayed until 31/03/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   31-Jan-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

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Section 4.2 Updated with amended text regarding the use in children and adolescents

Section 10 Revision of text 31/01/2011
Updated on 15/07/2009 and displayed until 09/02/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 3 - Shelf Life
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   05-Jun-2009
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

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Section 6.3 - Shelf life

 

ReQuip XL 2mg prolonged-release tablets 2 years.
ReQuip XL 4mg prolonged-release tablets 3 years.
ReQuip XL 8mg prolonged-release tablets 3 years.

Section 10 - DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
05/06/2009

 

Updated on 11/06/2009 and displayed until 15/07/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 3 - Shelf Life
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   01-Jun-2009
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company



Section 6.3 - Shelf life

 

2 years.

Section 10 - DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
01/06/2009

 

Updated on 17/11/2008 and displayed until 11/06/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   11-Nov-2008
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

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Section 4.2 - Addition of information regarding dyskinesias

Section 4.8 - Addition of hypersensitivity and information regarding dyskinesias
Updated on 08/05/2008 and displayed until 17/11/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for new product

Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   ropinirole hydrochloride