Tavegyl 1 mg 20 tablets

What is Tavegyl and when is it used?

Tavegyl contains the active ingredient clemastine, an antihistamine that is used to relieve allergy symptoms. Tavegyl inhibits the effect of histamine, a substance that is released during allergic reactions (such as rashes, swelling of tissues, severe itching).

Tavegyl relieves the symptoms of

• allergic hay fever (watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose),
• allergic skin reactions (redness, small blisters, itching, swelling),
• insect bites.

If you have any further questions about how Tavegyl works, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

When should Tavegyl not be used?

Tavegyl tablets must not be used:

• in children under 6 years of age;
• in case of hypersensitivity to clemastine, other similar antiallergic drugs (antihypersensitivity agents) or to any of the excipients listed in the composition;
• in patients suffering from porphyria (a metabolic disease).

When should caution be exercised when taking Tavegyl?

Tiredness may occur after taking Tavegyl. This medicine may impair your ability to react, drive, or use tools or machines! If you notice any of these side effects, do not drive or operate machinery.

In the following cases you should only take Tavegyl as prescribed by your doctor:

• Patients with epilepsy or seizures, glaucoma (i.e. increased pressure in the eye), stomach ulcer, severe stomach diseases, prostate and bladder diseases;
• elderly patients, as side effects such as agitation and fatigue are more likely to occur in this age group;
• if you are taking the following medicines: medicines to treat anxiety, sleeping disorders, sedatives, certain painkillers or MAO inhibitors (medicines to treat depression); Tavegyl may increase the effect of these medicines.

Tavegyl may increase the effects of alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

Tavegyl tablets contain lactose: please only take Tavegyl tablets after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from sugar intolerance.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• Use tranquilizers, antidepressants or other medicines (even those bought yourself!)

Can Tavegyl be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant or breast-feeding, you must not take Tavegyl.

Ask your doctor/pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

How do you use Tavegyl?

Tavegyl, tablets are taken with some water before meals.

Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over:

1 tablet in the morning and evening. Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, you can take up to 6 tablets daily (within 24 hours); the maximum single dose is 2 tablets.

Children aged 6-12:

½ to 1 tablet before breakfast and before going to bed.

Tavegyl tablets should not be taken for longer than 14 days without medical advice. The recommended dosage must not be exceeded.

If you have taken too much Tavegyl, consult your doctor immediately.

Follow the dosage instructions in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Tavegyl have?

Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 users)

Tavegyl can very often cause tiredness and, particularly in children, also excitement of the central nervous system.

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Drowsiness can often occur.

Occasionally (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Dry mouth, headache, dizziness, skin reactions, nausea, stomach pain and constipation may occasionally occur.

Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 users)

Rarely, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) may occur.

Hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash, shortness of breath, shock) may rarely occur.

Stop treatment with Tavegyl and tell your doctor immediately if you experience one or more of the following symptoms, which may be signs of an allergic reaction:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing,
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat,
• severe itching of the skin with red rash or blisters.

If you notice any side effects, please contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to any side effects not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be considered?

This medicine should only be used until the date stated on the container with “EXP”.

storage instructions

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at 15-30 °C.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.

What is contained in Tavegyl?

The tablets are whitish, round, with a flat edge, uncoated, with “OT” debossed on one side; the tablets can be divided into two equal halves.

1 tablet (scored) contains:

active ingredients

1 mg clemastine (as clemastine fumarate)

excipients

Lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, talc

registration number

33667 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Tavegyl? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Pack of 20 tablets (divisible).

marketing authorization holder

Spirig HealthCare AG, Egerkingen