ZAMADOL MELT 50 MG TABLETS - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

Patient leaflet - ZAMADOL MELT 50 MG TABLETS

1. what zamadol melt is and what it is used for

The name of your medicine is Zamadol Melt (referred to as a Zamadol Melt throughout this leaflet). “Melt” means that these tablets will dissolve on your tongue.

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Zamadol Melt belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics, commonly know as pain killers or pain relievers. The active substance, tramadol hydrocloride, interrupts the pain messages being sent to your brain, and it also acts in your brain to stop pain messages from being felt. This means that Zamadol Melt does not stop the pain from happening, but you will not be able to feel the pain as much.

Zamadol Melt is used to relieve moderate to severe a sudden or a long-standing pain (for example pain after an operation, or after an injury

2. what you need to know before you take zamadol melt

Do not take Zamadol Melt:

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to tramadol hydrochloride or to any of the other ingredients resulting in a skin rash, swelling in face or difficulty in breathing (listed in section 6)
if you are taking, or you have taken in the last two weeks, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), these are medicines to treat depression
if you are suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy
if you have drunk enough alcohol to make you feel woozy or drunk
if you have taken more than prescribed dose of your sleeping tablets or other pain killers, which can slow down your breathing and reactions. (See section taking other medicines for details)
if you are breast-feeding
if you are under 12 years of age

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zamadol Melt if:

– There is rare possibility that Zamadol Melt may cause convulsions (fits). The risk is increased if doses above the daily maximum are taken and if you are also taking anti-depressants or antipsychotics.
– You have tendency to drug addiction or abuse you should take Zamadol Melt for short periods only. Please tell your doctor about this as he/she may want monitor your pain control more closely.
– You should not take this product for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms caused by opiates (morphine- like medicines).
– You have a head injury or breathing difficulties.
– Tramadol is transformed in the liver by an enzyme. Some people have a variation of this enzyme and this can affect people in different ways. In some people, they may not get enough pain relief but other people are more likely to get serious side effects. If you notice any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice: slow or shallow breathing, confusion, sleepiness, small pupils, feeling or being sick, constipation, lack of appetite.

Children and adolescents

Use in children with breathing problems

Tramadol is not recommended in children with breathing problems, since the symptoms of tramadol toxicity may be worse in these children.

Other medicines and Zamadol Melt

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription:

Do not take Zamadol Melt at the same time, or within 14 days of taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (moclobemide or phenezeline for depression, selegiline for Parkinson’s disease.)

The pain relief effect of Zamadol Melt may be weakened and/or shortened if you also take medicines containing:

– Carbamazepine (used to treat epilepsy)
– Buprenorphine, nalbuphine, or pentazocine (pain killers)
– Ondansetron (prevents nausea)

Your doctor will tell you whether you take Zamadol Melt, and what dose.

Concomitant use of Zamadol Melt and sedative medicines such as benzodiazepines or related drugs increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulties in breathing (respiratory depression), coma and may be life-threatening. Because of this, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.

However if your doctor does prescribe Zamadol Melt together with sedative medicines the dose and duration of concomitant treatment should be limited by your doctor.

Please tell your doctor about all sedative medicines you are taking, and follow your doctor’s dose recommendation closely. It could be helpful to inform friends or relatives to be aware of the signs and symptoms stated above. Contact your doctor when experiencing such symptoms.

The risk or side effect increases, if you are taking certain antidepressants. Zamadol Melt may interact with these medicines and you may experience symptoms such as involuntary, rhythmic contractions of muscles, including the muscles that control movement of the eye, agitation, excessive sweating, tremor, exaggeration of reflexes, increased muscle tension, body temperature above 38°C. You must tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.

The risk of side effects increases if you are taking medicines which may cause convulsions (fits), such as certain antidepressants or antipsychotics. The risk of having a fit may increase if you take Zamadol Melt at the same time. Your doctor will tell you whether Zamadol Melt is suitable for you.

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– Medicines used to treat epilepsy may very rarely cause convulsions (fits), but if you are also taking Zamadol Melt the possibility of having a convulsion is more likely. You must ask your doctor about this.
– Medicines that act on the nervous system such as hypnotics, tranquillisers, sleeping pills and pain killers may make you feel drowsier or faint when taken with Zamadol Melt.
– Anticoagulants to thin your blood such as warfarin. The effectiveness of the medicines may be altered if you also taking Zamadol Melt. Tell your doctor or dentist if you are taking any of these medicines.

Zamadol Melt with food, drink and alcohol

You can take Tramadol with or without meal. It is better not to drink alcohol with this medicine.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Please contact your doctor if you become pregnant during your treatment.

Pregnancy

You should not take Zamadol Melt during pregnancy, since the active substance tramadol hydrochloride passes the placenta, and its safety during pregnancy has not been established. If you suffer from severe pain, you should consult your treating physician, who has to decide, whether you can take single doses.

Breast-feeding

Tramadol is excreted into breast milk. For this reason, you should not take Zamadol Melt more than once during breast-feeding, or alternatively, if you take Zamadol Melt more than once, you should stop breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Zamadol Melt may cause drowsiness, particularly if taken with alcohol, anti-histamines and other medicines that may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you know how Zamadol Melt affects you.

Zamadol Melt contains aspartame and glucose

The ingredient aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot remove it properly. The mint rootbeer flavouring contains maltodextrine (glucose). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

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3. how to take zamadol melt

Always take Zamadol Melt exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you not sure.

The dosage should be adjusted to the intensity of your pain and your individual pain sensitivity. In general the lowest pain-relieving dose should be taken.

Dosage for adults and adolescents from 12 years of age:

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours.

The maximum dose is usually 400mg daily (8 tablets).

Use in children:

Under 12 years of age – Zamadol Melt should not be taken by children under 12 years of age.

Use in elderly patients:

In elderly patients (above 75 years of age) the excretion of tramadol may be delayed. If this applies to you, your doctor may recommend prolonging the dosage interval.

Severe liver or kidney disease (insufficiency)/dialysis patients:

Patients with severe liver and/or kidney insufficiency should not take Zamadol Melt. If in your case the problem is mild or moderate your doctor may recommend prolonging the dosage interval.

Method of administration:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if:

– you are not sure how many tablets to take or when to take them

– you think that the effect is too strong or too weak

Do not swallow or chew Zamadol Melt. These tablets should be sucked, as they will dissolve on your tongue. If necessary you may dissolve each tablet in half a glass of water.

If you take more Zamadol Melt than you should

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If you accidentally take more tablets than your prescribed dose, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately and if necessary contact your nearest hospital casualty department. Remember to take the pack and any remaining tablets with you.

If you forget to take Zamadol Melt

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Zamadol Melt

You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. If you want to stop taking your medicine, discuss this with your doctor first, particularly if you have been taking it for a long time. Your doctor will advise you when and how to stop, which may be by lowering the dose gradually to reduce the chance of developing unnecessary side effects (withdrawal symptoms). Withdrawal symptoms including: agitation, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, trembling and gastro-intestinal problems.

If you have any further questions on the use of thismedicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all other medicines, Zamadol Melt can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Please stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following rare reaction:

– allergic reaction such as difficulty in breathing, wheezing, swelling of the face or throat.
– anaphylactic reaction (an extreme allergic reaction)

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

– dizziness
– vomiting and nausea (being and feeling sick)

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

– headache
– drowsiness, sleepiness (fatigue)
– constipation, dry mouth
– sweating

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

– rapid heart beat, palpitation, sudden drops in blood pressure. These adverse effects may occur especially on intravenous administration and in patients who are physically stressed
– itching, skin rash
– retching, feeling bloated or full

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

– appetite changes
– psychic effects including: changes in mood, activity behavior and perception, hallucinations, confusion, restlessness sleep disturbances and nightmares
– convulsions (fits)
– tingling sensation and trembling
– slow heart beat, increase in blood pressure
– muscle weakness
– difficulty or inability in passing urine
– blurred vision
– dependency

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

- vertigo (feeling of dizziness or “spinning”)
– asthma and breathing difficulties
– elevated liver enzymes
– flushing

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

– decrease in blood sugar level

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:

or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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5. how to store zamadol melt

– Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
– Do not use Zamadol Melt after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
– Store in the original package.
– Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. contents of the pack and other information

What Zamadol Melt contains:

The active substance in Zamadol Melt is tramadol hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 50mg tramadol hydrochloride. It also contains other ingredients including: ethylcellulose N7, copovidone, silicon dioxide, mannitol (E421), crospovidone, aspartame (E951), mint roobeer flavouring, magnesium stearate.

What Zamadol Melt look like and contents of the pack

The 50 mg tablets are round white in colour with printing ‘T’ on one and ‘50’ on the other side with a characteristic mint flavour.

Pack sizes: 10, 20, 28, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60 and 100 tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Mylan Products Ltd., Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL, UK

Manufacturer:

MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co KG., BenzstraBe 1, D-61352 Bad Homburg, Germany

This leaflet was last revised in 02/2019.

® ZAMADOL is a registered trademark of MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG