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Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited

Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BU
Telephone: +44 (0)1992 467 272
Fax: +44 (0)1992 479 292
Medical Information e-mail: medicalinformationuk@merck.com

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 05/02/2010
SPC SAFLUTAN 15 micrograms/ml eye drops, solution, single-dose container

When a pharmaceutical company changes an SPC or PIL, a new version is published on the eMC. For each version, we show the dates it was published on the eMC and the reasons for change.

Updated on 05/02/2010 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 3 - Shelf Life
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   31-Jul-2009
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 6.3 has changed:
Shelf Life has been extended from 2 years to 3 years.
Updated on 07/09/2009 and displayed until 05/02/2010
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for new product
Date of revision of text on the SPC:  
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   YES

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

None provided

Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   tafluprost