WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

ELDEPRYL® SYRUP

SELEGILINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

What's in your medicine

ELDEPRYL® syrup contains 10 mg of the active ingredient selegiline hydrochloride per 5 ml dose.

It also contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, butyl parahydroxybenzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum T, saccharin sodium, flavour mango and purified water.

Eldepryl is a monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Product licence holder:

Orion Corporation

Orionintie 1, 02200 Espoo, Finland

Manufacturer:

Orion Corporation, Finland

What is ELDEPRYL® used for?

ELDEPRYL® is one of several medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease. ELDEPRYL® is used either on its own, or with other medicines. Your doctor will decide what is best for you, according to your needs.

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT ELDEPRYL®

Make sure it is safe for you to take ELDEPRYL®

  • Before taking your medicine
  • Are you allergic to Selegiline HCL or any other ingredient of the product?
  • Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant?
  • Are you breast-feeding?
  • Are you already taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or fluoxetine for depression?
  • Are you taking levodopa?
  • Are you taking pethidine as a pain killer e.g. after an operation?

If the answer is YES to any of these questions, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are already taking other medicines for your Parkinson's disease, your doctor may want to reduce the dose of these when you start ELDEPRYL®.

Check with your doctor if you are unsure about his instructions to you.

You will find more about ELDEPRYL on the back of this leaflet.
  • Taking your medicine
  • Use the measure provided. The usual dose of ELDEPRYL® is 10 mg daily This may be taken as a single dose in the morning or in two divided doses: 5 mg at breakfast and 5 mg at lunch Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
  • If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember. Avoid taking ELDEPRYL® at night-time as it may stop you sleeping.
  • If too much medicine is taken, tell your doctor immediately.
  • You may not feel any different after starting ELDEPRYL®. This does not mean, however, that the medicine is not working Your doctor can explain why this medicine has been chosen for you Ask if you are not sure.
  • Remember: This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to others.
  • After taking your medicine

All medicines sometimes cause side-effects in some people. Tell your doctor if you think

your medicine is making you feel unwell, or if you get any of the following:

  • Excessive, uncontrollable movements after taking your medicine.
  • Stomach discomfort or feeling sick.
  • Confusion or psychiatric disturbances.
  • Low blood pressure.

Sometimes, when ELDEPRYL® is taken with levodopa, you may experience agitation. Tell

your doctor if this happens.

Storing your medicine

Store at room temperature (not exceeding 25'C). Do not store in a refrigerator Keep container closed. Keep out of the reach of children

  • The medicine should not be used after the expiry date printed on the pack
  • Remember to return any unused medicine to your pharmacist

Pack size

200 ml in glass bottle

Date of Preparation:

May 1995

Product licence number:

06043/0013

This product is distributed by Orion Pharma (UK) Limited, c/o Britannia Pharmaceuticals Limited, Forum House, Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6YS, England.

For information on Parkinson’s disease and help available please contact:

The Parkinson’s Disease Society, 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0RA