Patient Leaflet Updated 22-Mar-2023 | SANOFI Consumer Healthcare
Mizollen 10 mg modified release tablets
Mizollen 10 mg modified-release tablets
Mizolastine
1. What Mizollen is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take Mizollen.
3. How to take Mizollen.
4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store Mizollen.
6. Contents of the pack and other information.
The active ingredient in Mizollen is mizolastine. Mizolastine is an antihistamine.
Mizollen is used to reduce the symptoms of:
If any of these apply to you, or if you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine.
In the elderly - Mizollen can make some people feel drowsy and cause a fast or irregular heart beat - these effects are more likely in the elderly.
Your doctor may carry out regular blood tests and other tests to check how well the medicine is working for you. This is more likely if:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken:
These medicines should not be taken with Mizollen.
You should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Mizollen can be taken with food or in between meals.
Mizollen does not alter the effects of alcohol. However, just like with any other medicine, you should not drink alcohol in excess when taking Mizollen.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
The safety of Mizollen in human pregnancy has not been established. As with all medicines, Mizollen should be avoided in pregnancy, particularly during the first three months. Mizolastine passes into breast milk, therefore Mizollen should not be used during breast-feeding.
You may feel sleepy after taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Mizollen.
Mizollen contains hydrogenated castor oil which can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For adults, including the elderly and children aged 12 years and over.
The usual dose is one tablet (10 mg) daily.
The tablets should be taken with plenty of water.
If you think you have taken too many tablets of Mizollen contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
If you have forgotten to take a tablet of Mizollen, take the next tablet at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
Inform your doctor if you wish to stop your treatment before finishing the course of treatment.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Other side effects with frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
Some people taking Mizollen have also experienced: difficulty in breathing or wheezing, worsening of their asthma or small changes in blood sugar levels and blood salts. Your doctor may organise blood tests to monitor your progress.
Some antihistamines (anti-allergy medicines) have been associated with an abnormality in the electrical recording of the heart beat, increasing the risk of an irregular heartbeat.
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 at: 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 carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Refer to the storage conditions on the carton.
Do not use Mizollen if you notice that the tablets become discoloured.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
The tablets are oblong, white with a scored line on one side and a mark "MZI 10" on the reverse side.
It is presented in boxes of 4, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, or 100 in Aluminium (oPA/Aluminium/PVC) blisters, in Aluminium/PVC blisters or in polypropylene tablet container with polyethylene caps.
Not all pack sizes are marketed.
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This leaflet was last approved in 09/2022
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