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What you should know about Miacalcic Injection
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Please read this carefully before you start to give your injections, even if you have been using 
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Miacalcic
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The name of your injection is 
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Miacalcic
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 (salcatonin BP). Injections of 
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Miacalcic
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 are given to reduce the amount of calcium in your blood, which may be raised in various illnesses. It is also given in disorders of bone, where calcium levels need altering.
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Things to remember about Miacalcic    
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Do not stop giving your injections unless your doctor tells you.
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If you start to take any other medicine, or  have any other injections, make sure your doctor knows.
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Store your injections in the fridge. DO NOT FREEZE.
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Keep your injections away from children.
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You will find out more about your injections in the inside of this leaflet
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Your injection is  called 
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Miacalcic
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. Injections of 
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Miacalcic
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 are given to reduce the amount of calcium in your blood, which may be raised in various illnesses, including for example Paget’s disease of bone. 
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Miacalcic
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 is also given in disorders of bone, where calcium levels need altering.
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Before using your medicine
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Have you ever had this medicine before and been upset by it?
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If the answer is yes to any of these questions tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant during your treatment.
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DO NOT breast feed while using this medicine.
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Injecting your medicine
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Your doctor will tell you the right dose and how often to inject your medicine.
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This medicine is only available from your doctor. Follow your doctor s instructions exactly and never change the dose yourself, however well you feel.
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how much injection to give or when to give it.
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Your medicine must be given by injection - either into subcutaneous tissue under the skin (subcutaneous injection), or into a muscle (intramuscular injection).
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Your doctor or nurse will show you how to do this and if you are unsure return to them for advice.
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DO NOT use the injection straight from the fridge. Let it reach room temperature naturally first.
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If you forget to give a dose of your injection at the correct time, give it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next dose. Then go on as before.
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Overdose: 
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If you accidentally inject too much of your injection, tell your doctor immediately, or go to your nearest casualty department.
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After giving your injections
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Most people benefit from injecting this medicine but a few people can be upset by it.
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If you develop any of the following tell your doctor:
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Nausea and vomiting See your doctor immediately if you have any other symptoms
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Storing your injections
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Store the injections in a fridge.
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If you DO NOT use a whole 50 IU or 100 IU ampoule
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Once in use, the 400 IU multidose vials may be stored at room temperature for up to one month. You must throw away any remainder if you have not used it within a month.
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Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.
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If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any leftover medicine to the pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.
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DO NOT give your medicine to anyone else.
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What's in your injections
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Miacalcic
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Further information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine, if you have any questions, or you are unsure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Miacalcic
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is a registered Trade Mark.
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Manufactured in Switzerland for Sandoz Pharmaceuticals 50 IU in 1 ml PL 0101/0202 <FIGURE></FIGURE>
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