Survanta 200mg/8ml endotracheopulmonary suspension bottles

Survanta is used to prevent or treat respiratory distress syndrome in premature babies. Respiratory distress syndrome is a serious breathing problem that happens because premature babies' lungs do not produce enough surfactant. Surfactant is a substance that makes it easier to breathe and helps stop the lungs from collapsing. Survanta works in the same way as surfactant and helps premature babies to breathe normally.

Survanta is usually given to you by a healthcare professional. The person responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you get the right dose.

If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber or someone involved in your medical care.

The person with responsibility for giving you your medicine will make sure that you have your medicine at the prescribed times.

This medicine will be given to you by a healthcare professional. If you have any concerns about this medicine or how this will be given to you, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.

Having extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.

In the case of Survanta, the person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose.

The person in charge of your care will make the decision about when you should stop this medicine. If you experience any problems while having this medicine, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.

This medicine will be stored by the medical team.

Survanta is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.

Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:

As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:

While you are being treated with Survanta you will be continuously assessed and monitored by a member of the medical team.

A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.

Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine's effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.

Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience.

Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.

The frequency of these side-effects is unknown:

• bleeding in the brain
• bleeding in the lungs
• blockage of the endotracheal tube with mucous secretions
• hypoxia
• slower heart rate

If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, tell the person looking after you immediately.

There are no known important interactions between Survanta and other medicines. If you experience any unusual symptoms while having Survanta and other medicines you should tell your prescriber.

There are no known important interactions between Survanta and complementary preparations and vitamins. If you experience any unusual symptoms while having Survanta in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.

When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

In the case of Survanta:

Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.

In the case of Survanta:

Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.

In the case of Survanta:

This medicine is only used in premature babies so its effects in pregnancy are not relevant.

This medicine is only used in premature babies so its effects on breast-feeding are not relevant.

Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.

Survanta contains:

If you are not able to take any of the ingredients in your medicine, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if they can suggest an alternative medicine. If you have reacted badly to Survanta before, do not have Survanta. Talk to your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse as soon as possible.