CARBOSAN Gel Ref.[9184] Active ingredients: Carbenoxolone

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2020  Publisher: Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited, Newtown, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland

Contraindications

Carbosan Gel is contra-indicated in patients suffering from severe cardiac, renal and hepatic impairment, patients with hypertension or those who are receiving cardiac glycosides.

Carbosan Gel is contra-indicated in elderly patients and in those patients who have low serum albumin.

Carbosan Gel is also contra-indicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Special warnings and precautions for use

If bacterial infection is superimposed, appropriate therapy should be instituted. If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks consult your doctor.

Carbosan contains parahydroxybenzoate. May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Carbosan contains cetylstearyl alcohol: May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Carbosan contains fragrance: This medicine contains lemon oil fragrance with allergens, where limonene is one of the fragrance allergens listed.

Allergens may cause allergic reactions.

In addition to allergic reactions in sensitised patients, nonsensitised patients may become sensitised.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Carbosan Gel should not be used by patients who are receiving cardiac glycosides.

Pregnancy and lactation

Carbosan Gel should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

The use of Carbosan Gel is unlikely to result in any impairment of the ability of patients to drive or operate machinery.

Undesirable effects

Side effects to the use of Carbosan Gel have not been reported.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRA Pharmacovigilance. Website: www.hpra.ie.

Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

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