Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking your medicine. This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your medicine. If you hove any questions or are not sure about anything. ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• Unipine XL (nifedipine) Tablets contain 30mg of nifedipine as the active ingredient and is a sustained release preparation. This means the active ingredient is released slowly into your body

• Your tablets also contain povidone, ammoniomethacrylate copolymer, lactose, hydrogenated castor oil, talc and colours (E110, E171, E120, E132).

• The tablets are presented in a blister strip containing t4 tablets, two strips per pock.

• Nifedipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium antagonists. These ore used to treat high blood pressure In adults.

Ethical Generics Limited, West Point, 46-48 West Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1BD.

Clonmel Healthcare Limited, Waterford Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

Unipine XL Is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

If the answer to any of these questions Is YES, TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE TAKING UNIPINE XL.

• Do you have problems with your heart?

• Do you suffer from liver disease?

• Are you taking any other medication on a regular basis especially ones containing cimetidine (for ulcers/heartburn), beta-blockers or other medicine for high blood pressure, the anti-arrhythmic drugs (which are used to treat problems with irregular heartbeats) such as quinidine, phenytoin (which may also be used to treat epilepsy) and digoxin (which may also be used in heart failure) or theophylline, which is used to treat asthma?

• Diabetic patients may need to adjust the dosage of insulin or other medication, when using Unipine XL. Discuss this with your doctor.

• If you are pregnant, or may become pregnant.

• If you are breastfeeding your baby.

• It is important to take your medicine as directed by your doctor.
• The recommended dose of Unipine XL is one (30mg) tablet, once daily preferably in the morning. If necessary, your doctor may prescribe two tablets daily.
• Always take your tablet at the some time, preferably every morning .
• Swallow your tablet whole. Tablets should NOT be taken with or immediately after food.
• In the event of an accidental overdose contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
• If you forget to take a tablet, take another as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.

• This medicine might cause some side-effects. Most of these (for example headache, dizziness, flushing and fluid retention) are nothing to worry about and tend to disappear as treatment continues. Other common side effects include feeling sick, feeling sleepy and increased frequency of urination.
• If you experience any chest pain (ischaemia) TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE YOU TAKE ANY MORE OF THIS MEDICINE. Your doctor may stop your treatment with this medicine.
• If you have any of the following TELL YOUR DOCTOR

Rash, jaundice, swelling of your gums, tingling sensations.

• If you notice any other side-effects CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

• Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them .
• Do not use your tablets after the expiry date indicated on the pack .
• Keep your tablets below 25°C, in a dry place protected from light in their original container.
• If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return any left over tablets to the pharmacist. Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.

REMEMBER

This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to others. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

Leaflet revised December 1995.

PL: 6831/0047