ARELIX Tablet Ref.[8907] Active ingredients: Piretanide

Adults

Oedema

The usual initial adult dose is 6mg daily, adjusted according to response to a maximum of 30mg. An initial dose of 3mg may be sufficient in some patients.

Hypertension

The usual initial adult dose is 6mg daily in mild to moderate hypertension. This dose should be continued for 2-4 weeks then increased if necessary at 2-4 week intervals to a maximum of 18mg daily. The maintenance dose is usually 6mg daily.

Children

There is at present insufficient experience of the use of this product in children to enable dosage recommendations to be made.

Elderly

Piretanide may be excreted more slowly in the elderly. It may be appropriate to use a low (3mg) initial dose in the elderly.

Symptoms of intoxication

Severe diuresis with the risk of dehydration and, during prolonged use, hypokalaemia. The rapid water and electrolyte loss can lead to a state of delirium.

A sudden flood of urine can lead to urinary retention with acute over-distension of the bladder in cases of prostatic hypertrophy, for instance.

Measures to be taken in the event of intoxication

Fluid and electrolyte replacement as well as repeated checks of the water-electrolyte balance and metabolic functions are required.

For patients with impaired micturition (patients with prostatic hypertrophy, disturbances of consciousness, etc.), it is essential to ensure that urinary excreation is adequate.

3 years.

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

Aluminium/PVC blister packs of 20 or 100 tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

No special requirements.