Zydol 50 mg Soluble Tablets
Last Updated on eMC 21-Mar-2017 View document | Grunenthal Ltd Contact details
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Updated on 21-Mar-2017 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 1 - Name of the medicinal product
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- 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: 07-Jul-2016
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Section 1: Name of the medicinal product
- Strength (50mg) specified in name
Section 4.2: Posology and method of adminstration
- Reference is made to section 5.1
Section 5.1: Pharmacodynamic properties
- Information on use of tramadol in paediatric population is included
Section 5.2: Pharmacokinetic properties
- Information on pharmacokinetics in paediatric population is included
Section 10: Date of revision of the text
- 7 July 2016
Updated on 12-Feb-2015 and displayed until 21-Mar-2017
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 12-Aug-2014
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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Section 4.7Addition of drug driving warning inline with MHRA directions
Updated on 20-Aug-2014 and displayed until 12-Feb-2015
Reasons for adding or updating:
- 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 - Fertility, 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 4.9 - Overdose
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 06-Feb-2014
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Section 4.2 Posology and method of Administration
- Frequency of dosing changed from ' not more frequently than 4 hourly' to '4-6 hoursly intervals'
- Editorial changes
Section 4.3 Contrindications
- Editorial changes
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
- Editorial changes
Section 4.5 Interactions
- deletion of text on combined adminstration with mixed agoinists/antagonists
Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
- deletion of ' teratogenic effects were not observed'
- Added ' Fertility - Post marketing surveillance does not suggest an effect of tramadol on fertility. Animal studies did not show an effect of tramadol on fertility'
Section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Editorial changes
Section 4.8 Undesirable effects
- Frequency of Speech disorders changed to Rare
- Frequency of Mydriasis changed to Rare
- Delirium added as a Rare adverse reaction
- Miosis added as a Rare adverse reaction
Section 4.9 Overdose
added 'or prolonged-release formulation to the following 'In case of intoxication orally, gastrointestinal decontamination with activated charcoal or by gastric lavage is only recommended within 2 hours after tramadol intake. Gastrointestinal decontamination at a later time point may be useful in case of intoxication with exceptionally large quantities or prolonged-release formulation.'
Updated on 31-Jan-2014 and displayed until 20-Aug-2014
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 1 - Name of the medicinal product
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- 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 - Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 01-Sep-2013
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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Section 1 - formatting changes
Section 2 - Editorial changes/ align to current QRD template
Section 4.2 - Editorial changes/ align to current QRD template
Section 4.3 - Editorial changes/ align to current QRD template
Section 4.4 - formatting changes
Section 4.5 - formatting changes
Section 4.6 - align to current QRD template
Section 4.8 - addition of hypoglycaemia as a side effect of unknown frequency
- Details on reporting side effects
Section 10 - Spetemebr 2013
Updated on 05-Nov-2013 and displayed until 31-Jan-2014
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 27-Aug-2013
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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In Section 4.2 (posology and method of administration):
- wording change for administration in geriatric patients to state 'A dose adjustment is not usually necessary in patients up to 75 years without clinically manifest hepatic or renal insufficiency. In elderly patients over 75 years elimination may be prolonged. Therefore, if necessary the dosage interval is to be extended according to the patient’s requirements.'
- wording change for administration in patients with renal insufficiency/dialysis and hepatic insufficency to state 'In patients with renal and/or hepatic insufficiency the elimination of tramadol is delayed. In these patients prolongation of the dosage intervals should be carefully considered according to the patient’s requirements.'
In section 4.5 (Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction):
added 'Tramadol can induce convulsions and increase the potential for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics and other seizure threshold-lowering medicinal product (such as bupropion, mirtazapine, tehrahydrocannabinol) to cause convulsions.'
symptoms of serotonin syndrome are given as 'spontaneous clonus, inducible or ocular clonus with agitation or diaphoresis, tremor and hyperreflexia and hypertonia and body temperature >38oC and inducible ocular clonus.'
In section 10 (date if revision):
02/08/2013
Updated on 05-Aug-2013 and displayed until 05-Nov-2013
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 20-Jan-2011
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SPC changes
Section 6.4 – Change to storage temperature
Updated on 27-Jan-2011 and displayed until 05-Aug-2013
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 20-Jan-2011
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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Updated on 06-Mar-2009 and displayed until 27-Jan-2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- 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 4.9 - Overdose
- 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 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
- Change to section 6. 6 - Instructions for use, handling and disposal
- Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 27-Feb-2009
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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Section 2Formatted text and addition of key excipient detail.
Section 4.1
Harmonised text for product range to “Treatment of moderate to severe pain.”
Section 4.2
Additional advice on administration.
Section 4.3
Formatted text and inclusion of contraindicated “for use in narcotic withdrawal treatment.”
Section 4.4
Reorganisation and update of advice on use particular groups of patients.
Section 4.5
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 4.6
Additional advice on breast-feeding.
Section 4.7
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 4.8
Reorganisation and update of advice. Addition of fatigue, dysuria, dyspnoea, involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal coordination, syncope.
Section 4.9
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 5.1
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 5.2
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 5.3
Reorganisation and update of advice.
Section 6.5
Update of advice.
Section 6.6
Update of advice.
Section 10
Update to reflect approval date.
Updated on 17-Oct-2008 and displayed until 06-Mar-2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
- Change to section 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
Date of revision of text on the SPC: 25-Sep-2008
Legal Category:POM
Black Triangle (CHM): NO
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Updated text:
Updated on 29-Jul-2005 and displayed until 17-Oct-2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
- Improved Electronic Presentation
Updated on 26-Jul-2005 and displayed until 28-Jul-2005
Reasons for adding or updating:
- New SPC for eMC ie an SPC for an existing product, but one that is new for the eMC
- Pending awaiting re-submission
Grunenthal Ltd
Units 1 and 2 Stokenchurch Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3FE, UK
+44 (0)870 351 8960
+44 (0)1494 486298
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