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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE ALIMEMAZINE

Do not take alimemazine if you: • are allergic (hypersensitive) to: – alimemazine tartrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). – any other similar medicines (phenothiazines) such as chlorpromazine. – have signs of an allergic reaction including: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. • have liver or kidney problems. • have epilepsy. • have Parkinson’s disease. • have thyroid problems (hypothyroidism). • have a tumour on the adrenal gland (called phaeochromocytoma). • have myasthenia gravis (a form of muscle weakness). • have an enlarged prostate gland. • have increased pressure in the eye (called narrow angle glaucoma). • have a history of a blood or bone marrow disorder called agranulocytosis. Children Alimemazine should not be used in children less than 3 years old. For children over 3 years of age, the use of Alimemazine 7.5mg/ml Syrup is recommended. Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking alimemazine. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking alimemazine if you: • have heart problems. • have fits (epilepsy). • are elderly and are dehydrated or have been told you have a low blood volume. • are elderly and have had constipation for some time. • are an elderly male and have problems when passing water (urine). • are elderly and it is very hot or cold. Your body may find it harder to control its temperature when taking this medicine.

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking alimemazine. Other medicines and alimemazine Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines you can buy without prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because alimemazine can affect the way some medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way alimemazine work. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • Medicines to help you sleep or lower your anxiety. • Lithium – used to treat some types of mental illness. • Amfetamine – used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). • Phenobarbital – used for epilepsy. • Adrenaline – used for life threatening allergic reactions. • Medicines for Parkinson’s disease such as levodopa. • Medicines for depression. • Medicines for severe pain (such as codeine or morphine). • Medicines for diabetes. Your doctor may need to change the dose of your medicine. • Medicines for high blood pressure such as doxazosin, terazosin, guanethidine or clonidine. • Medicines for indigestion and heartburn (antacids). • Anticholinergic medicines – includes some medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or incontinence

Alimemazine with alcohol Do not drink alcohol or take any medicines containing alcohol while you are taking alimemazine. This is because alcohol can increase the chances of you getting side effects. It can also cause serious breathing difficulties. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. You should not take alimemazine if you are breast-feeding. This is because Exposure to sunlight Alimemazine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Keep out of direct sunlight while taking this medicine. If you take more alimemazine than you should Tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. Also do this if a child under 3 years of age swallows some of this medicine. The following effects may happen: feeling drowsy, loss of consciousness, increased or rapid heartbeat, changes in heartbeat, uneven heat beats and feeling very cold. You may also feel dizzy, light-headed or faint (due to low blood pressure) and you may notice that you cannot control your movements (for example of the eyes, neck, arms and legs). If you forget to take alimemazine If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.