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Diomed Developments Limited

Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR
Telephone: +44 (0)1462 458 866
Fax: +44 (0)1462 420 565
WWW: http://www.dermal.co.uk

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 14/05/2010
SPC Adios Tablets


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

ADIOS™ TABLETS


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Butternut 20 mg; Dandelion Root 30 mg; Dry extract Boldo (4:1) 34 mg; Dry extract of Fucus (5:1) 45 mg.


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Peachy orange biconvex sugar-coated tablets.


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

A herbal remedy traditionally used as an aid to slimming.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

To be taken by mouth.

Adults (16 years and above) and elderly: One tablet three or four times a day at mealtimes.

This product should be taken as part of a calorie-controlled diet.


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4.3 Contraindications

Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients.

Do not use if under 16 years of age.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Because fucus is a mild thyroid stimulator containing iodine, this medicine may be inappropriate for patients with a thyroid condition - particularly until the normal thyroid state has been restored.

Because it contains lactose and sucrose, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, the Lapp lactase deficiency or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Adios can theoretically have an effect on anticoagulant treatments. Closer monitoring of such patients by their doctor/clinic is advised if they take Adios.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

Not recommended.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

Diarrhoea may occur particularly in those receiving high doses.


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4.9 Overdose

Discontinue medicine.

Treat any diarrhoea with fluid replacement.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Fucus is a mild thyroid stimulator. Boldo, Dandelion and Juglans (Butternut Bark) are cholagogues.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

No special information.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

No special information.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Sucrose; Lactose; Sodium Starch Glycollate; Talc; Pre-gelatinised Starch; Magnesium Stearate; Kaolin; E171 (Titanium Dioxide); Red Iron Oxide 17266; Yellow Iron Oxide 17268.


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6.2 Incompatibilities

None.


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6.3 Shelf life

36 months.


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

White plastic container with tamper-evident cap, containing 100 tablets.


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Diomed Herbals

Tatmore Place, Gosmore

Hitchin, Herts SG4 7QR, UK


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

17418/0005.


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

11 May 2007.


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

May 2010.



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   butternut
   dandelion root
   dry extract boldo
   dry extract fucus