Each 'Innozide' Tablet contains 20 mg of enalapril maleate and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. The first is one of a group of medicines called 'ACE inhibitors'. They work on the body to reduce raised blood pressure. The second is one of a group sometimes called a 'water-tablet'. For more information, see the back of this leaflet or consult your doctor

You should take the tablet at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you to do otherwise.

Usually, people take them with a drink of water If you have been given a calendar pack, take the tablet marked for that day. This will help you to remember whether you have taken your tablet for that day. If you are confused or unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You should continue taking the tablets for as long as your doctor has asked, unless you develop any problems, in which case consult your doctor.

Any treatment can cause problems. Most problems with 'Innozide' are minor and are listed on the back of the leaflet. Your doctor can give you more information .

You should feel satisfied that it is all right for you to take 'Innozide'. Some people—listed on the back of the leaflet—should not take them. Your doctor can give you more information.

HOW SHOULD YOU STORE THE TABLETS?

You should keep the tablets well away from children. For more advice about how to look after your tablets, see the back of the leaflet.

You should only take the tablets if your doctor has asked you and in the way he has told you. Some people, however, should not use them. Do not take them and return to see your doctor for advice if any of the following apply to you:

1. You are planning to become pregnant.
2. You know or think you are pregnant.
3. You are breast feeding.
4. You have suffered from itching, nettle rash, wheezing or swelling of the mouth or eyelids as a reaction to this or similar medicines in the past.
5. You have been told you have kidney problems or you have difficulty producing urine.
6. You have been told you have liver problems.
7. You have an allergy to sulpha medicines.

If you are worried, don't take the tablets — go back to your doctor an discuss it.

Most people do not suffer side effects when taking 'Innozide'. Rarely some people suffer weakness, tiredness, dizziness, mild tummy upsets, impotence or a cough. More serious side effects are rare, and affect people with other conditions. Your doctor will know about these and will change your treatment if necessary.

You should stop your treatment if you have severe dizziness, lightheadedness or headaches, or if you begin to itch, get short of breath, or develop swelling of the hands, face or eyes. If this happens, or you think you ale reacting badly in any other way, stop your treatment and see your doctor.

There are some other medicines — such as some others used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure — which affect the way 'Innozide" works.

You should take the tablets as your doctor has asked. The dose will depend on your condition, and whether you are taking other treatment. The first dose is one tablet, which may need to be increased to two tablets to have the best effect. You should not take more than you have been prescribed. The maximum daily dose is two tablets.

Do not worry if you miss one, just carry on with the next dose as normal. Don't take an extra one to make up. If you take too many tablets by accident, contact your doctor immediately.

'Innozide' and alcohol interfere with each other to cause dizziness or lightheadedness. As your doctor will have told you, you should always keep your alcohol intake to a minimum.

Keep your tablets out of the reach of children. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from the damp. Don't share them with anybody else. Never put them in another box or container—they might get mixed up. If you have any tablets left when your doctor tells you to stop taking them, return them to your pharmacist. Do not take them if they are past the expiry date on the box.

Active Ingredients: the active ingredients in 'Innozide' Tablets are enalapril maleate and hydrochlorothiazide BP Inactive Ingredients: Iron Oxide E172; Lactose BP; Magnesium Stearate BP; Pregelatinised Maize Starch BP; Sodium Bicarbonate BP; Maize Starch BP.

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