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Product name	Date released
Amethocaine Eye Drops Minims 05 Nov 2009   Minims Amethocaine Eye Drops belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics. It is used to numb or block the feeling of pain in your eye(s) during short term medical procedures. These procedures may include, measuring the pressure in your eye, inserting contact lenses, removing foreign bodies from your eye(s) and other minor operations on your eye(s). Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed to you. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amiodarone Sandoz 02 Oct 2012   Amiodarone Sandoz is used to control a fast or irregular heart beat. It contains the active ingredient amiodarone hydrochloride. Amiodarone hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called antiarrhythmics. It works by lengthening the gap between one heart beat and the next, thus helping to bring the heart rate to a slower and more regular pace. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. Amiodarone Sandoz is not recommended for children. There is no evidence that this medicine is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amira 22 May 2008   The name of your medicine is AMIRA. AMIRA belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants. It contains the active ingredient called moclobemide. AMIRA is available in two strengths: 150 mg and 300 mg tablets. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amisulpride Sandoz 01 Feb 2013   The name of your medicine is Amisulpride Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient called amisulpride. Amisulpride Sandoz belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Amisulpride Sandoz is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a condition, which affects the way you think, feel and/or act. Schizophrenia may cause symptoms such as hallucinations (eg hearing, seeing or sensing things which are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, emotional and social withdrawal. People with schizophrenia may also feel depressed, anxious or tense. Your doctor may have prescribed Amisulpride Sandoz for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amisulpride Sandoz has been prescribed for you. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amisulpride Winthrop 16 Jul 2012   The name of your medicine is Amisulpride Winthrop. It contains the active ingredient called amisulpride. Amisulpride Winthrop belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. Amisulpride Winthrop is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a condition which affects the way you think, feel and/or act. Schizophrenia may cause symptoms such as hallucinations (eg hearing, seeing or sensing things which are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, emotional and social withdrawal. People with schizophrenia may also feel depressed, anxious or tense. Your doctor may have prescribed Amisulpride Winthrop for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amisulpride Winthrop has been prescribed for you. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amizide 21 Feb 2006   Amizide is used to: decrease swelling of the ankles, feet or legs, which is called oedema reduce build up of fluid around the abdomen due to liver disease lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Amizide is a fluid tablet or diuretic. It helps reduce the amount of excess fluid in the body by increasing the amount of urine produced, while at the same time, helping to maintain normal potassium levels in the blood. Some other fluid tablets may lead to low levels of potassium. Amizide works by making your kidneys pass more water and salt whilst retaining more potassium. This helps reduce high blood pressure and some forms of swelling, while at the same time helping to maintain normal levels of potassium in your blood. Amizide may be taken alone or in combination with other medicines to treat your condition. Your doctor may have prescribed Amizide for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amizide has been prescribed for you. Amizide is available only with a doctor's prescription. There is no evidence that Amizide is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amlodipine Pfizer 02 Jul 2012   What it does AMLODIPINE PFIZER is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). There are usually no symptoms of hypertension. The only way of knowing that you have hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to serious health problems. treat angina pectoris. Angina is a pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest, often spreading to the arms or neck, and sometimes to the shoulders and back. The pain of angina is due to a shortage of oxygen to the heart. AMLODIPINE PFIZER is not for the relief of a sudden attack of angina. Your doctor will give you other medication to treat this. How it works AMLODIPINE PFIZER belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium ion antagonists. They work by widening your blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around the body and help increase the supply of blood and oxygen to your heart. Calcium channel blockers do not change the amount of calcium in your blood or bones. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why AMLODIPINE PFIZER has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. Use in Children There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amlodipine Sandoz 01 Feb 2012   The name of your medicine is Amlodipine Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient amlodipine besylate. Amlodipine Sandoz is used to treat high blood pressure. Everyone has blood pressure. This pressure helps to circulate the blood all around your body. Your blood pressure may be different at different times of the day, depending on how busy or worried you are. You have hypertension (high blood pressure) when your blood pressure stays higher than is needed, even when you are calm and relaxed. There are usually no symptoms of hypertension. The only way of knowing that you have hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to serious health problems. You may feel fine and have no symptoms, but eventually hypertension can cause stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Amlodipine Sandoz helps to lower your blood pressure. Amlodipine Sandoz is also used to treat angina pectoris. Angina is caused by a shortage of the supply of oxygen to the heart and is characterised by a painful and uncomfortable feeling in the chest. This feeling often spreads to the arms or neck, and sometimes also to the shoulders and back. Amlodipine Sandoz is not for the relief of a sudden attack of angina. If such an attack occurs, you should take other medication that your doctor will have given to you. Your doctor may have prescribed Amlodipine Sandoz for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amlodipine Sandoz was prescribed for you. Amlodipine Sandoz is available only with a doctor's prescription. How Amlodipine Sandoz works Amlodipine Sandoz belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium ion antagonists. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your body, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around the body. It also widens the blood vessels leading to your heart and so helps to increase the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Calcium channel blockers do not change the amount of calcium in your blood or bones. There is no evidence that Amlodipine Sandoz is addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amoxycillin Sandoz Capsules and Suspensions 02 Jul 2012   The name of your medicine is Amoxycillin Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient amoxycillin trihydrate. Amoxycillin Sandoz is an antibiotic used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. Amoxycillin Sandoz belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillins. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection. This medicine can also be used to prevent certain infections. Amoxycillin Sandoz will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu. Your doctor may have prescribed Amoxycillin Sandoz for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amoxycillin Sandoz has been prescribed for you. Amoxycillin Sandoz is available only with a doctor's prescription. Amoxycillin Sandoz is not addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print
Amoxycillin Sandoz Tablets 02 Jul 2012   The name of your medicine is Amoxycillin Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient amoxycillin trihydrate. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Amoxycillin Sandoz belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillins. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection. Amoxycillin Sandoz is used for the treatment of chest infections. Amoxycillin Sandoz will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu. Your doctor may have prescribed Amoxycillin Sandoz for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Amoxycillin Sandoz has been prescribed for you. Amoxycillin Sandoz is available only with a doctor's prescription. Amoxycillin Sandoz is not addictive. read more Download PDF Standard Print Download PDF Large Print

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