Dicynene 500 Tablets
Etamsylate
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
- 1. What Dicynene is and what it is used for
- 2. Before you take Dicynene
- 3. How to take Dicynene
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Dicynene
- 6. Further information
What Dicynene is and what it is used for
Dicynene contains a medicine called etamsylate. This belongs to a group of medicines called haemostatics. It works by stopping the flow of blood from the small tubes (vessels) in the womb (uterus).
It is used to treat:
- Unusually heavy bleeding during a menstrual period (menorrhagia)
- Unusually heavy bleeding caused by an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) such as the coil
Before you take Dicynene
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to etamsylate or any of the other ingredients of Dicynene (listed in Section 6: Further information)
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- You have benign (not cancerous) growths in your womb (fibroids)
- You have a rare illness called ‘porphyria’ which affects your metabolism
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding (see ‘Pregnancy and breast-feeding’ below)
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dicynene.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Dicynene can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Dicynene works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take Dicynene if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Do not breast-feed if you are taking Dicynene. This is because small amounts may pass into mothers’ milk. If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Dicynene
Dicynene contains:
- Small amounts of sulphites. These may cause severe allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions and difficulty in breathing (bronchospasm). This is more likely to happen if you have a history of asthma or allergies. The chances of this happening are rare. Stop taking the tablets if you get a rash, swallowing or breathing problems and swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
- Wheat starch. People with wheat allergy should not take this medicine. Wheat allergy is not the same as Coeliac disease. Dicynene can be taken by people with Coeliac disease
How to take Dicynene
Always take Dicynene exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine
- If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor
- Take this medicine by mouth
- Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew your tablets
- Take the tablets after food. This is to stop you from feeling sick
How much to take
- One tablet four times each day from the start of your menstrual period. It is important to start taking the tablets only once your period has started and not before
- Continue taking the tablets until your period has finished and bleeding stops
If you take more Dicynene than you should
If you take more tablets than you should, tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. The following effects may happen: headache, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, rash.
If you forget to take Dicynene
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking Dicynene
Keep taking Dicynene until your doctor tells you to stop.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Dicynene Side Effects
Like all medicines, Dicynene can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Dicynene and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
- You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
Stop taking Dicynene and see a doctor as soon as possible if:
- You have a high temperature (fever)
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days. Also tell them if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet:
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Feeling sick or being sick, diarrhoea
How to store Dicynene
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it
Do not use Dicynene after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after ‘EXP:’. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not take Dicynene if you notice your tablets are crumbling, broken or discoloured.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Dicynene contains
- Each tablet contains 500 mg of the active substance, etamsylate
- The other ingredients are sodium sulphite anhydrous (E221), sodium dihydrogen citrate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, wheat starch and stearic acid
What Dicynene looks like and contents of the pack
The tablets are white and capsule-shaped with D500 imprinted on one side and a breakline on the other side.
The tablets are available in blister packs of 28 and 100 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in April 2007.
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