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Amantadine hydrochloride 50mg/5ml syrup
Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5ml syrup
1. What Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5ml syrup is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5ml syrup
3. How to take Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5ml syrup
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5ml syrup
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Amantadine is a dopaminergic drug which means it can increase the levels of certain chemicals which transmit impulses in the nervous system, including the brain.
Amantadine syrup is used:
If any of the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take Amantadine syrup.
Talk to your doctor before you take Amantadine syrup tell your doctor if:
If any of the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take Amantadine syrup.
Cases of suicidal thoughts and actions have been reported during treatment with amantadine. If you have thoughts or attempts of harming or killing yourself, contact your doctor immediately.
Abnormally low body temperatures (below 35ºC) can occur particularly in children treated for influenza. In this case talk to your doctor straight away and stop taking Amantadine syrup.
Tell your doctor if you or your family/carer notices that you are developing urges or cravings to behave in ways that are unusual for you, and you cannot resist the impulse, drive, or temptation to carry out certain activities that could harm yourself or others. These are called impulse control disorders and can include behaviours such as addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending, an abnormally high sex drive or an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings.
Your doctor may need to adjust or stop your dose of Amantadine hydrochloride.
If blurred vision or other visual problems occur, please contact an eye doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any of the following medicines as they may interfere with Amantadine syrup:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Be careful when drinking alcohol whilst taking Amantadine syrup, it may affect you more than usual.
Do not take Amantadine syrup if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Do not take Amantadine syrup if you are breast-feeding because Amantadine passes into breast milk and could harm your baby.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Taking Amantadine syrup may make your vision blurred or make you feel dizzy. If you are affected, you should not drive or use machines until the effect has worn off.
This medicine contains 3255 mg sorbitol in each 5ml.
Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine.
Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.
This medicine contains methyl hydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propyl hydroxybenzoate (E 216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Shake the bottle before carefully measuring out your dose.
The usual dose is different in the following circumstances:
Adults: Two 5ml spoonfuls (100 mg) a day.
Adults over 65 years: Lower doses may be used or time between doses may be increased.
Children over 10 years and adolescents: Two 5ml spoonfuls (100mg) a day.
Children under 10 years: As directed by your doctor.
For the prevention of flu: Amantadine syrup should be used for as long as protection is needed. Usually about 6 weeks.
For the treatment of flu: Amantadine syrup should be taken for about 4 to 5 days.
Adults: Two 5ml spoonfuls (100 mg) a day for the first week. Your doctor will increase this to four 5ml spoonfuls (200 mg) a day. Higher doses, up to eight 5ml spoonfuls (400 mg) a day may be given in some cases.
Adults over 65 years: Two 5ml spoonfuls (100 mg) once a day.
The dose is four 5ml spoonfuls (200 mg) a day for 14 days. If your pain remains your doctor may give you another 14 days treatment.
If you have kidney problems, your doctor may give you a lower dose.
If you are not sure how much syrup to take, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you accidentally take too much syrup, or someone else takes any of your medicine, you should tell your doctor at once or contact the nearest accident and emergency department. Show any left-over medicines or the empty bottle to the doctor.
Do not worry. If you miss a dose, take another as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. Then go on as before. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Do not stop taking Amantadine syrup suddenly as your symptoms may get worse.
If you want to stop taking Amantadine syrup ask your doctor who will tell you how to reduce the dose gradually.
If you are taking anti-psychotics (used to treat mental disturbances) and you suddenly stop taking Amantadine syrup, you may develop a collection of symptoms including:
If you develop any of these symptoms you should contact your doctor immediately.
Some patients may notice that this medicine loses its effect after they have taken it regularly for a few months. If you notice this, tell your doctor. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. These effects are often mild and may wear off after a few days treatment. If they are severe or last more than a few days, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the following symptoms occur, you should tell your doctor or contact the nearest hospital straight away:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you think you have any of these or other problems with Amantadine syrup:
Very common side effects (that affect more than 1 person in 10):
Common side effects (that affect less than 1 person in 10):
Uncommon side effects (that affect less than 1 person in 100):
Rare side effects (that affect less than 1 person in 1000):
Very rare side effects (that affect less than 1 person in 10 000):
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
If any of the side effects gets worse, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any unused medicine to the pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist on how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
The active substance in this medicine is amantadine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are:
Amantadine syrup is a clear, citrus-flavoured syrup. Amantadine syrup comes in bottles of 150ml of syrup.
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This leaflet was last revised in December 2024
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