| Sunday<\/td> | Wednesday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Here you put on the patch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAdults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Apply the patch on a flat part of your upper body or arm (not over a joint).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Always put the patch on the upper back so that the child does not have access to or remove the patch.<\/li>
- Check from time to time if the patch remains on the skin.<\/li>
- Your child mustn’t take the patch and put it in his mouth as it can be life-threatening and even fatal.<\/li>
- Observe your child very closely for 48 hours after:<\/li>
- the first patch has been applied.<\/li>
- a higher dose patch has been applied.<\/li>
- It may take some time for the patch to take full effect. Therefore, your child may also need to take other painkillers before the patches take effect. Your doctor will talk to you about this.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adults and children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not attach the patch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The same place twice in a row.<\/li>
- Skin surfaces that move a lot (joints), skin that is irritated or has sores.<\/li>
- Skin with a lot of hair. If there is hair, do not shave it off (shaving irritates the skin). Instead, cut the hair as close to the skin as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Put on a patch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Prepare the skin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Make sure the skin is completely dry, clean, and cool before applying the patch.<\/li>
- If you need to clean your skin, use only cold water.<\/li>
- Do not use soap or other detergents, creams, moisturizing lotions, oils, or talcum powder before applying the patch.<\/li>
- Do not apply a patch immediately after a hot bath or shower.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Open the envelope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Each patch is enclosed in a separate envelope.<\/li>
- The Fentanyl Actavis patch should be removed from the protective bag by first folding in the notch (located near the corner of the bag label) and then gently tearing the material of the bag. If scissors are used to open the bag, this should be done near the sealed edge so as not to damage the patch inside.<\/li>
- Take out the patch and apply it immediately.<\/li>
- Save the empty envelope so that you can put your used patch in the latter when the patch is to be thrown away.<\/li>
- Each patch should only be used once.<\/li>
- Do not remove the patch from the envelope until you are ready to use it.<\/li>
- Check that the patch is not damaged.<\/li>
- Do not use the patch if it has been split, cut, or looks damaged.<\/li>
- Never divide or cut the patch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Pull off and press firmly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Make sure that the patch will be covered by loose clothing and that it will not sit under a tight or elastic band.<\/li>
- Carefully pull one-half of the glossy protective film away from the center of the patch. Avoid touching the adhesive side of the patch.<\/li>
- Press the adhesive side of the patch onto the skin.<\/li>
- Remove the second protective film and press the entire patch onto the skin using the palm of your hand.<\/li>
- Press for at least 30 seconds. Make sure it fits well, especially at the edges.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Discard the patch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- As soon as you remove the patch, fold it carefully in the middle so that the adhesive side sticks together.<\/li>
- Put it back in its original envelope and discard the envelope according to the pharmacist’s instructions.<\/li>
- Keep used patches out of the reach and sight of children – even used patches contain some medicines that can harm children and can even be fatal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Wash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Always wash your hands with clean water only after handling the patch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
More about using Fentanyl Actavis<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nEveryday activities when the patch is used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The patches are water-resistant.<\/li>
- You can shower or bathe while wearing the patch, but do not rub on the patch itself.<\/li>
- If your doctor agrees, you can exercise and participate in sports activities while wearing the patch.<\/li>
- You can also swim while wearing the patch, but:<\/li>
- Do not bathe in hot tubs.<\/li>
- Do not apply tight or elastic bands over the patch.<\/li>
- When wearing the patch do not expose it to direct heat, such as heating pads, electric blankets, hot water bottles, heated water beds, or heat or sun lamps. You should not sunbathe, take long hot baths or take a sauna. If you do this, you may get an increased amount of medication from the patch.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How quickly do the patches take effect?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- It may take some time for your first patch to take full effect.<\/li>
- Your doctor may also give you other painkillers for the first day.<\/li>
- After that, the patch should relieve the pain continuously so that you can stop taking other painkillers, but your doctor may prescribe other painkillers from time to time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How long will you use the patches?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Fentanyl Actavis patches are intended for long-term pain. Your doctor can tell you how long you can expect to use the patches.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If your pain worsens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- If your pain worsens while you use the patches, your doctor may try to give you patches with higher strength or additional painkillers (or both).<\/li>
- If it does not help to increase the strength of the patches, your doctor may stop using the patches.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you use too many patches or patches with the wrong strength<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have applied too many patches or patches with the wrong strength, remove the patches and contact a doctor immediately.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Signs of overdose include difficulty breathing or shallow breathing, fatigue, extreme drowsiness, inability to think clearly, walk or speak normally, lethargy, dizziness, and confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to change your patch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- If you forget to change your patch, do it as soon as you can and write down the day and time. Change the patch again after 3 days (72 hours)<\/strong> as usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- If you are very late in changing your patch, talk to your doctor, as you may need more painkillers, but do not put on an extra patch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If a patch comes off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- If a patch comes off before it is time to change, immediately apply a new one and write down the day and time. Apply a new skin surface on:<\/li>
- Your upper body or arm<\/li>
- The upper part of your baby’s back.<\/li>
- Let your doctor know that this has happened and leave the patch on for another 3 days (72 hours)<\/strong>, or the time specified by your doctor, before changing to a new patch as usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If your patches constantly come off, talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to stop using the patches<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTalk to your doctor before stopping using these patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n - If you have been using them for a long time, your body may have become accustomed to them. If you suddenly quit, you may start to feel unwell.<\/li>
- If you stop using the patches, do not start again without first asking your doctor. You may need a different strength of the patches when you start again.<\/li><\/ul>\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 4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or your partner or caregiver notice any of the following in the person using the patch, remove the patch and call a physician or go to the nearest hospital immediately. The person may need immediate medical attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Unusual drowsiness, slower or shallower breathing than expected.<\/li>
- Follow the advice above and make sure the person who used the patch moves and talks as much as possible. In very rare cases, these breathing difficulties can be life-threatening or even fatal, especially in people who have never used strong painkillers with opioids (such as Fentanyl Actavis or morphine). (Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/li>
- Sudden swelling of the face or throat, severe irritation, redness, or blistering of your skin. This may be a sign of an allergic reaction (Has been reported, occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/li>
- Seizures. (Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people.)<\/li>
- Decreased level of consciousness or loss of consciousness. (Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The following side effects have also been reported<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVery common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Nausea, vomiting, constipation<\/li>
- Sleepiness ( somnolence )<\/li>
- Dizziness<\/li>
- Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Allergic reaction<\/li>
- Loss of appetite<\/li>
- Difficulty sleeping<\/li>
- Depression<\/li>
- The feeling of anxiety and confusion<\/li>
- To see, feel, hear or smell something that does not exist (hallucinations)<\/li>
- Shaking or muscle twitching<\/li>
- Abnormal sensation in the skin, such as tingling or crawling sensation ( paresthesias )<\/li>
- Dizziness (fraud)<\/li>
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat ( palpitation, tachycardia )<\/li>
- High blood pressure<\/li>
- Shortness of breath ( dyspnoea )<\/li>
- Diarrhea<\/li>
- Dry mouth<\/li>
- Abdominal pain or indigestion<\/li>
- Significantly increased sweating<\/li>
- Itching, rash, or redness of the skin<\/li>
- Inability to urinate or empty bladder properly<\/li>
- Severe fatigue, weakness, or general malaise<\/li>
- To feel frozen<\/li>
- Swollen hands, ankles, or feet (peripheral edema )<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Feeling anxious or confused strong feeling of happiness ( euphoria )<\/li>
- Decreased sensation or sensitivity, especially in the skin ( hypoesthesia )<\/li>
- Memory loss<\/li>
- Dimsyn<\/li>
- Slow heartbeat ( bradycardia ) or low blood pressure<\/li>
- Blue skin caused by low oxygen content in the blood (cyanosis)<\/li>
- Intestinal cramps ( ileus )<\/li>
- Itchy skin rash ( eczema ), an allergic reaction, or other skin conditions where the patch is located<\/li>
- Flu-like illness<\/li>
- The feeling of change in body temperature<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Muscle twitching<\/li>
- Difficulty getting and maintaining an erection ( impotence ) or problems having sex<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Condensed pupils are ( mios )<\/li>
- Temporary respiratory arrest ( apnea )<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
No known frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Lack of male sex hormone (androgen deficiency)<\/li>
- Delirium (symptoms may include a combination of anxiety, restlessness, disorientation, confusion, fear, seeing and hearing things that do not exist, sleep disturbance, nightmares)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You may notice a rash, redness, or slight itching in the skin where the patch is located. This is usually mild and disappears once you have removed the patch. If it does not disappear or if the patch irritates the skin very much, tell your doctor.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Repeated, long-term treatment with the patches may make the medicine less effective (you will become “tolerant” of it) or make you addicted to it.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you switch from another painkiller to Fentanyl Actavis or if you suddenly stop using Fentanyl Actavis, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, or shaking. Tell your doctor if you get any of these symptoms.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also reports of newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms after their mothers have been using Fentanyl Actavis for a long time during pregnancy.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. How to store Fentanyl Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStorage space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep all patches (used and unused) out of the reach and sight of children.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Storage time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and envelope after EXP. or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. If the patches have passed their expiry date, take them to your pharmacist.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Storage instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not store above 30 \u00b0 C.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to dispose of used patches or patches you no longer need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf a used or unused patch is accidentally stuck on another person, especially a child, it can be fatal.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Used patches should be folded so that the adhesive side of the patch is glued together. It should then be put back in the original envelope and kept out of sight and reach of other persons, especially children until it is disposed of safely. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFentanyl Actavis 25 micrograms \/ hour transdermal patch<\/p>\n\n\n\n - The active substance is fentanyl .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each patch releases 25 micrograms of fentanyl per hour. Each patch with a surface area of \u200b\u200b7.5 cm 2<\/sup> contains 4.125 mg of fentanyl.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFentanyl Actavis 50 micrograms \/ hour transdermal patch<\/p>\n\n\n\n - The active substance is fentanyl .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each patch releases 50 micrograms of fentanyl per hour. Each 15 cm 2 <\/sup>patch contains 8.25 mg of fentanyl.<\/sup>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFentanyl Actavis 75 micrograms \/ hour transdermal patch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is fentanyl .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each patch releases 75 micrograms of fentanyl per hour. Each patch with a surface area of \u200b\u200b22.5 cm 2<\/sup> contains 12.375 mg of fentanyl.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFentanyl Actavis 100 micrograms \/ hour transdermal patch<\/p>\n\n\n\n - The active substance is fentanyl .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each patch releases 100 micrograms of fentanyl per hour. Each patch with a surface area of \u200b\u200b30 cm 2<\/sup> contains 16.5 mg of fentanyl.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Other ingredients are:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adhesive surface: polyacrylate adhesive<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protective film: polypropylene film, blue ink<\/p>\n\n\n\n Release control membrane: polyethylene terephthalate film (siliconized)<\/p>\n\n\n\n What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFentanyl Actavis is a clear transdermal patch with a sticky back so that it can adhere to the skin. The transdermal patches are provided with a blue marking with strength.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fentanyl Actavis is supplied in packs of 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, or 20 transdermal patches.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\nActavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n IS-220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iceland
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nActavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n IS-220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iceland
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Luye Pharma AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n Am Windfeld 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n 83714 Miesbach<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Merckle GmbH,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ludwig-Merckle-Strasse 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blaubeuren,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baden-Wuerttemberg, 89143<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany
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