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Details for: SANDOZ PREGABALIN

Company: SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
02390817SANDOZ PREGABALINPREGABALIN25 MGCAPSULEORAL
02390825SANDOZ PREGABALINPREGABALIN50 MGCAPSULEORAL
02390833SANDOZ PREGABALINPREGABALIN75 MGCAPSULEORAL
02390841SANDOZ PREGABALINPREGABALIN150 MGCAPSULEORAL
02390868SANDOZ PREGABALINPREGABALIN300 MGCAPSULEORAL
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Consumer Information

This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What the medication is used for

Sandoz Pregabalin is a prescription medicine used for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with:

  • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (Pain from damaged nerves due to diabetes)
  • Postherpetic neuralgia (Persisting pain following rash due to shingles)
  • Pain from damaged nerves in the spinal cord
  • Sandoz Pregabalin is also used for the symptomatic relief of pain associated with fibromyalgia (a condition which includes widespread pain).
What it does

Sandoz Pregabalin can relieve pain. Some patients taking Sandoz Pregabalin showed improvement as early as the first week of treatment.

When it should not be used

You should not take Sandoz Pregabalin if you are allergic to pregabalin, the main ingredient in Sandoz Pregabalin or any other ingredient in Sandoz Pregabalin (see “What the nonmedicinal ingredients are”). Children under the age of 18 years.

What the medicinal ingredient is

Pregabalin

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

The non-medicinal ingredients that make up the capsule core are maize starch, pregelatinized starch and talc.

The capsule shells contain gelatin and titanium dioxide and red iron oxide (75 mg and 300 mg strengths only). The markings on the capsules are in black ink, which contains: ammonium solution, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac.

What dosage form it comes in

Capsules containing 25, 50, 75, 150, or 300 mg of pregabalin.

Warnings and precautions

Serious Warnings and Precautions

Taking Sandoz Pregabalin with opioid medicines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, decreased awareness, breathing problems, coma, and death.

BEFORE you use Sandoz Pregabalin tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

  • you are taking any other prescription medicines including narcotic pain medicines like oxycodone, nonprescription medicines, or natural/herbal remedies
  • you have any kidney problems
  • you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or think you might be pregnant,
  • you are breast feeding. Sandoz Pregabalin passes into breast milk and it is not known if it can harm your baby. You and your healthcare provider should discuss whether you should take Sandoz Pregabalin or breastfeed, but you should not do both.
  • you have ever had an allergic reaction (itching, wheezing, hives, or swelling of the throat or face) to pregabalin or any of the nonmedicinal ingredients listed in “What the nonmedicinal ingredients are”:
  • you have a history of heart disease called congestive heart failure.
  • you have a history of lower gastrointestinal problems (e.g., constipation, blocked or paralysed bowel), or you are taking medication(s) that may cause constipation.

Pregnancy Registry: If you become pregnant while taking Sandoz Pregabalin, talk to your doctor about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233- 2334. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of anticonvulsant medicines during pregnancy. Any woman, who is currently pregnant and is taking antiepileptic drugs for any reason, can enroll in the registry. Information on the registry can also be found at the website http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/

Interactions with this medication

While you are taking Sandoz Pregabalin, don't start any new medicines, including natural or herbal medicines, without talking to your doctor first. Your doctor or pharmacist will know which medicines are safe for you to take together. Sandoz Pregabalin does not interfere with birth control pills.

You may have a higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if the following drugs are taken with Sandoz Pregabalin:

  • Alcohol
  • Medicines for anxiety (such as lorazepam)
  • Narcotic pain medicine (such as oxycodone)
  • Any medicines that make you sleepy

You may have a higher chance of weight gain or swelling if the antidiabetic pills, rosiglitazone or pioglitazone are taken with Sandoz Pregabalin.

Proper use of this medication

You can take Sandoz Pregabalin with or without food. Avoid alcoholic drinks while taking Sandoz Pregabalin.

Usual Dose

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and when to take it.

Overdose

In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose by a few hours, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do NOT take the missed capsules. Simply wait and restart Sandoz Pregabalin with your next scheduled dose.

Do not suddenly stop taking Sandoz Pregabalin. Talk to your doctor first. Plan ahead to have a refill so you don't run out.

Side effects and what to do about them

Some patients may have side effects while taking Sandoz Pregabalin. Side effects are usually mild. In studies, few patients stopped taking pregabalin due to side effects.

The most common side effects were: dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, muscle weakness, constipation, and forgetfulness.

A small number of patients taking a drug of this type may experience thoughts of suicide. Your doctor should be informed immediately if this occurs.

When you start Sandoz Pregabalin, you may get sleepy or experience dizziness. Avoid potentially hazardous tasks: do not drive a car or operate machinery until you are sure that this medication does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery or until you get used to Sandoz Pregabalin.

When Sandoz Pregabalin are taken with other medications that may cause constipation (such as opioid pain medications), it is possible that gastrointestinal problems may occur (e.g., constipation, blocked or paralysed bowel).

Serious side effects and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Common
Dizziness    
Sleepiness    
Blurred vision    
Uncommon
Weight gain    
Swelling of hands and feet (edema)    
Swelling of the face, mouth, lips, gums, neck or throat, trouble breathing    
Extreme fatigue    
Increased cough    
Allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, blisters)    
Decrease in the amount of urine    
Thoughts of suicide    
Very Rare
Seizures    

How to store

Keep Sandoz Pregabalin out of reach and sight of children. Store it at room temperature (15°C to 30°C) in the package it came in.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

If you want more information about Sandoz Pregabalin:

or
by written request at:
110 Rue de Lauzon
Boucherville QC
J4B 1E6

or by e-mail at : medinfo@sandoz.com

This leaflet was prepared by Sandoz Canada Inc.

Last revised: March 24, 2020

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