NAFTIDROFURYL Capsules Ref.[9627] Active ingredients: Naftidrofuryl

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Accord-UK Ltd (Trading style: Accord), Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NS

Therapeutic indications

Peripheral vascular disorders (intermittent claudication, night cramps, rest pain, incipient gangrene, trophic ulcers, Raynaud’s syndrome, diabetic arteriopathy and acrocyanosis).

Posology and method of administration

Posology

The capsules should be administered with a sufficient amount of water (one glass) during or after food.

Adults and the elderly

Peripheral vasular disorders: One or two 100mg capsules three times daily for a minimum of three months, or at the discretion of the physician.

In patients with renal impairment a dose adjustment may be considered.

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of naftidrofuryl in the paediatric population have not been established. This drug is not indicated for use in children.

Method of Administration

For oral use (swallowing).

Overdose

Signs and symptoms

Depression of cardiac conduction and convulsions may occur.

Treatment

The stomach should be emptied by gastric lavage and emesis. Activated charcoal may be employed if necessary. Cardiovascular function and respiration should be monitored and, in severe cases, electrical pacemaking or the use of isoprenaline should be considered. Convulsions may be managed with diazepam.

Shelf life

Two years from the date of manufacture.

Shelf-life after dilution/reconstitution: Not applicable.

Shelf-life after first opening: Not applicable.

Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Protect from light.

Nature and contents of container

The product containers are rigid injection moulded polypropylene containers with snap-on polyethylene lids.

The product may also be supplied in blister packs in cartons:

a) Carton: Printed carton manufactured from white folding box board.

b) Blister pack: (i) 250µm white rigid PVC/PVdC. (ii) Surface printed 20µm hard temper aluminium foil with 5-7g/M² PVC and PVdC compatible heat seal lacquer on the reverse side.

Pack sizes:

Al/PVC/PVDC: 28s, 30s, 56s, 60s, 84s, 90s, 100s, 112s, 120s, 168s, 180s

PP Tablet Container: 100s, 250s, 500s, 1000s

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Not applicable.

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