1 mg\/ml solution <\/p>\n\n\n\n
for injection Tavegyl contains the active substance clemastine, which belongs to the drug group antihistamines and is used to relieve allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl blocks the effects of\u00a0histamine, a substance released in the body in many types of allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl is used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Tavegyl if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl may cause\u00a0dry mouth\u00a0in some patients.\u00a0Good oral hygiene is important during long-term treatment because\u00a0a dry mouth\u00a0can increase the risk of\u00a0caries.\u00a0Problems for contact lens wearers may arise due to\u00a0decreased tear flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl should not be given to children under 1 year of age.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl enhances the sedative effect of sleeping pills, anti-depressant drugs (\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(MAOIs), antidepressants), anti-anxiety and sedative drugs, and anti-pain drugs (\u00a0opioids\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid alcohol when you are treated with Tavegyl, as the ability to react is further impaired when alcohol is consumed at the same time.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated, but no studies have been done on pregnant women.\u00a0Clemastine passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, the use of Tavegyl during pregnancy and breastfeeding should only take place after a doctor’s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many other\u00a0antihistamines, Tavegyl can impair the ability to react in some patients.\u00a0You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl contains sorbitol and patients with the following rare hereditary conditions should not take this medicine:\u00a0fructose intolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl contains 70 mg of\u00a0ethanol\u00a0per ml, which is harmful in case of alcoholism and should be considered when treating children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease and\u00a0epilepsy. Tavegyl will be given to you as an injection by your doctor who will decide which<\/p>\n\n\n\n the dose\u00a0that is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The normal dose is 1 ampoule (2mg\/2ml) which is given as an injection into a muscle or vein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The lowest possible dose should be chosen when treating the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mode of administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n Injection\u00a0of Tavegyl into the vein must be carried out very slowly (injection time 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, before\u00a0injection, the content of the ampoule can be diluted with physiological saline or 5% glucose solution in a ratio of 1:5 (a 2 ml\u00a0ampoule\u00a0is diluted with an 8 ml solution).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tavegyl must not be injected into your\u00a0artery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
clemastine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Tavegyl is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What you need to know before using Tavegyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Tavegyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Tavegyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tavegyl with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tavegyl contains sorbitol and ethanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use Tavegyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n