Prospect: information for the patient
Fesoterodine Teva 4 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
fesoterodine fumarate
Read this prospect carefully before starting to use this medicine, because
it contains important information for you.
Fesoterodina Teva contains an active ingredient called fesoterodine fumarate and is a treatment for the so-called antimuscarinics, which reduce the activity of overactive bladder and is used in adults to treat symptoms.
Fesoterodina treats the symptoms of overactive bladder, such as:
Do not take fesoterodine if:
Warnings and precautions
Fesoterodine may not be suitable for you.Consult with your doctorbefore takingFesoterodinein any of the following cases:
Heart problems:Inform your doctorif you have any of the following conditions:
Children and adolescents
Do not give this medication to children and adolescents under 18 years of age because its safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.
Other medications and Fesoterodine Teva
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently takenor may need to takeother medications.Your doctor will tell you if you can usefesoterodine with other medications.
Please inform your doctor if you are taking medications from the list below. Taking these medications at the same time as fesoterodine may produce adverse effects such as dry mouth, constipation, difficulty emptying the bladder completely, or more severe or frequent drowsiness.
Please indicate to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
Pregnancy,lactation
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
You should not take fesoterodine if you are pregnant, as its effects on pregnancy and the newborn are unknown.
The excretion of fesoterodine in breast milk is unknown; therefore, do not breastfeed during treatment with fesoterodine.
Driving and operating machinery
Fesoterodine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. If you experience any of these effects, do not drive or operate tools or machinery.
Fesoterodine Teva contains lactose and sodium
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with him before taking this medication.
This medication contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet; it is essentially “sodium-free”.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended initial dose of fesoterodine is one 4 mg tablet per day. Your doctor may prescribe a higher dose, one 8 mg tablet per day, depending on your response to the medication.
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew the tablet. Fesoterodine can be taken with or without food.
To help you remember to take your medication, it may be easier to take it at the same time every day.
If you take more fesoterodine than you should
If you have taken more tablets than you were told to take or if someone else has taken your tablets by mistake, contact your doctor or hospital immediately. Show them the packaging of the tablets.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take fesoterodine
If you forget to take a tablet, take it as soon as you remember, but do not take more than one tablet in a day. Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with fesoterodine
Do not stop treatment with fesoterodine without first talking to your doctor, as symptoms of overactive bladder may return or worsen when treatment with fesoterodine is interrupted.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Some side effects can be serious
In rare cases, severe allergic reactions may occur, including angioedema. Stop taking fesoterodine and immediately contact your doctor if you develop swelling in the face, mouth, or throat, as this can be life-threatening.
Other side effects
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
You may notice dry mouth. This effect is usually mild or moderate. This may increase the risk of dental caries. Therefore, you should brush your teeth regularly twice a day and visit a dentist if in doubt.
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System of Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaRAM.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the blister pack and on the box after “CAD or EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Fesoterodine Teva 4 mg:
Do not store at a temperature above 30?°C.
Keep the blister pack perfectly closed to protect it from moisture.
Medicines should not be thrown away through drains or in the trash.Dispose of the containers and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy.If in doubt,ask your pharmacisthow to dispose ofthe containers and medicines that you no longerneed.This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Fesoterodine Teva
The active ingredient is fesoterodine fumarate.
Fesoterodine Teva 4 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Each prolonged-release tablet contains 4 mg of fesoterodine fumarate equivalent to 3.1 mg of fesoterodine.
The other components are:
Tablet core: dibehenato of glycerol, hypromellose, talc, lactose monohydrate (see section 2 “Fesoterodine Teva contains lactose and sodium”) and microcrystalline cellulose
Coating: polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), monocaprilocaprato of glycerol,laurilsulfato sódico andaluminum lake of indigo carmine (E132)
Product appearance and container contents
Fesoterodine Teva 4 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
The coated tablets of 4 mg are light blue, oval, biconvex, and engraved on one side with the number “4”.
Fesoterodine Teva is available in containers of 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 40, 42, 50, 56, 60, 70, 80, 84, 90, 98, 100 prolonged-release tablets in perforated and non-perforated blisters of OPA/Alu/PVC-Aluminum.
Only some container sizes may be commercially marketed.
Marketing authorization holder
Teva B.V.
Swensweg 5
2031GA Haarlem
Netherlands
Responsible for manufacturing:
Rontis Hellas, Medical and Pharmaceutical Products S.A.,
Larissa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 3012,
Larissa, 41 500,
Greece
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Teva Pharma, S.L.U
C/ Anabel Segura, 11, Edifício Albatros B, 1ª planta,
Alcobendas, 28108, Madrid (Spain)
Last review date of this leaflet:June 2024
Other sources of information
The detailed information about this medicinal product is available on the website of theSpanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es
Есть вопросы по этому лекарству или вашим симптомам? Свяжитесь с лицензированным врачом для получения помощи и персонализированного ухода.