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What you should know about ‘Inderal'
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Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of your medicine is 'Inderal'. It contains propranolol. This is one of a group of medicines called Beta Blockers. These are used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions.
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'Inderal' can sometimes be used to calm people who are anxious and worried.
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Things to remember about your medicine  
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Follow your doctor's directions
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 about how and when to take your medicine.
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Keep your medicine
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 out of reach of children
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Remember to return any unused tablets
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Like all medicines, 'Inderal' may occasionally cause problems.
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 You can find some examples of these listed on the back of this leaflet.
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You will find more about your medicine on the back of this leaflet.
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ZENECA Pharma King's Court, Water Lane Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AZ
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United Kingdom.
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4/IC/UK/1001574 continued  
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What you should know about ‘Inderal’ (propranolol) continued
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Your medicine is a Beta Blocker These medicines are used for a variety of reasons:
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To reduce high blood pressure Prevent chest pain (angina) To calm people who are anxious or worried To make migraine attacks less frequent
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Sometimes your doctor might prescribe a Beta Blocker for another purpose Consult your doctor for further Information.
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Before taking your medicine
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Do you suffer from asthma or attacks of wheezing?
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Are you diabetic?
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Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant?
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Do you suffer from heart block?
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Do you suffer from heart failure?
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Are you taking any other medicines?
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If the answer is YES to any of these questions, tell your doctor or pharmacist
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Taking your medicine
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Follow your doctor’s directions about when and how to take your medicine and look at the label.
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Your pharmacist may also help if you are not sure.
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Tablets may be swallowed with a glass of water.
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It may be convenient to take the first dose of the day before breakfast.
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Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop.
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If you forget to take a dose take another as soon as you remember, but 
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NEVER
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In the event of an accidental overdosage, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
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After taking your medicine
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This medicine sometimes causes side effects in certain people.
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Tiredness, cold fingers and toes, nausea, diarrhoea and sleep disturbances have been reported.
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Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for more than a week.
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If you get any of the following tell your doctor immediately.
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Severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
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Wheezing.
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A very slow pulse (under 50 beats per minute).
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Skin trouble such as a rash or itching occurring for the first time.
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Dry eyes.
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If you are taking this medicine for chest pains DON'T stop taking it immediately, otherwise the pain may get much worse Your doctor will tell you how to reduce the dose slowly.
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Storing your medicine
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Keep your tablets in a dry place, at room temperature Do not keep them in the light.
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Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them Your tablets could harm them.
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Return any left over tablets to the pharmacist Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.
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What is in your medicine?
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'Inderal' tablets contain propranolol and are pink in colour. They come in three different strengths: 10mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 10); 40mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 40); 80mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 80).
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Your medicine contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium carboxymethylcellulose, carmine, gelatin, glycerol, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, lactose, magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide.
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Further information
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This leaflet does not contain the complete information about 'Inderal'. If you have any questions, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist who have access to additional information.
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REMEMBER This medicine is for YOU Never give it to someone else It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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This leaflet has been produced in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
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The information applies only to 'Inderal'.
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‘Inderal' is a trademark.&#9;P 2130604
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