Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLanoxin is excreted in breast milk, but is unlikely to affect breast-fed infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As central nervous system and visual disturbances have been reported, caution should be exercised when driving vehicles, using machines or engaging in hazardous activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and \/ or side effects . Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lanoxin contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), sucrose, sodium and ethanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sucrose:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Lanoxin. Because Lanoxin oral solution contains sucrose, it can be harmful to the teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- This medicine contains 0.0551 mmol sodium per 1 ml oral solution. Depending on dose one, the amount of sodium may vary. This should be considered by patients on a low-salt diet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Ethanol:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- This medicine contains less than 8.5% v \/ w ethanol (alcohol) in a dose of 5 ml, equivalent to 12.5 ml beer or 4.5 ml wine. The amount of ethanol varies depending on the size of the dose. Harmful to people suffering from alcoholism. This information should be considered for pregnant or lactating women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to take Lanoxin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dose one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The difference between the effective dose and the dose that causes side effects is usually small. It is therefore important to follow the doctor’s prescription .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lanoxin oral solution comes with a graduated pipette to be used to measure all doses .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lanoxin oral solution should not be diluted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommended maintenance dose to:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Adults and children over 10 years of age are 0.125 and 0.25 mg (2.5-5 ml) of oral solution daily.<\/li>
- Children under the age of 10 are determined on the basis of the child’s weight and are usually between 0.005 and 0.01 mg \/ kg (0.1-0.2 ml \/ kg) body weight.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A lower dose may be needed in case of impaired renal function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes treatment with Lanoxin is started with a slightly higher dose for a few days (so-called digitization). This is done to achieve a certain level (concentration) of digoxin in the body, which is then maintained with a lower maintenance dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When using Lanoxin, you may have to take blood samples regularly. This is to be able to determine how you respond to the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Lanoxin than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have taken too large a dose of medicine or if e.g. If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The signs of Lanoxin poisoning can be heart rhythm disturbances, nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, confusion, altered consciousness, hallucinations, seizures, blurred vision, disturbed color vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Lanoxin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Lanoxin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not stop treatment without consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects , although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If side effects occur, they are almost always signs of overdose. Contact a doctor if side effects occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common<\/em> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n– Impact on the central nervous system , dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Visual disturbance (blurred vision, yellow-green vision).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Irregular heartbeat, disturbance in the heart’s conduction system (eg too low pulse ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Skin rash similar to hives .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon<\/em> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) <\/p>\n\n\n\n– Depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very rare<\/em> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n– Decreased number of platelets ( blood cells that cause the blood to clot), increased number of white blood cells ( blood cells that participate in the body’s infection defense).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Loss of appetite<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Severe psychological influence ( psychosis ), indifference, confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Abnormal heartbeat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Stomach pain, caused by lack of blood supply to the intestines or damage to them, which can lead to tissue death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Enlargement of the mammary glands ( gynecomastia ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Fatigue, a general feeling of discomfort, weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Lanoxin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is digoxin 50 micrograms \/ ml.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are anhydrous disodium phosphate, citric acid monohydrate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate ( preservative E 218), sucrose, quinoline yellow (dye E 104), lime (flavoring), ethanol 96%, propylene glycol and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glass bottle with measuring pipette containing 60 ml oral solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Agent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3016 Lake Drive,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citywest Business Campus,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dublin 24, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
0046 856642572<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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