Rivotril for sale

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Rivotril contains a medicine called Clonazepam. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘benzodiazepines’.

Rivotril  is used to treat epilepsy in infants, children and adults.

– It lowers the number of fits (seizures) that you have.

– Any fits that you do have will be less serious.

Before you take Rivotril

Do not take Rivotril if:

you have had an allergic reaction to Rivotril, any other benzodiazepine medicine or any ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet

Some symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

• shortness of breath
• wheezing or difficulty in breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• rash, itching or hives on the skin
• you have severe and chronic lung disease
• you have severe liver disease
• you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol
• the package is torn or shows signs of tampering
• the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.

Before you start to take it:

• Your doctor must know about all the following before you start to take Rivotril.
• if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• It is not known whether Rivotril is harmful to an unborn baby when taken by a pregnant woman. If there is a need to take Rivotril when you are pregnant your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits to you and the unborn baby.
• if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

Rivotril may pass into the breast milk and cause drowsiness and/or feeding difficulties in the baby. Rivotril is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.

DOSAGE METHOD

Always take Rivotril exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor if you are not sure.

– Your doctor will start you on a low dose of Rivotril and gradually increase it over 2 to 4 weeks until the right dose has been found for you.

– Your doctor will usually tell you to split your daily dose into three equal amounts which you will take at evenly spaced times throughout the day.

– If the daily dose cannot be split equally, take the largest dose at bedtime.

– Once your doctor has found the right dose for you, they may tell you to take Rivotril as a single dose in the evening.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Like all medicines Rivotril can cause side effects, although not everybody will get them.

Important side effects to look out for:

• Allergic reactions

If you get an allergic reaction, see a doctor straight away.

The signs may include:

– Sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips and mouth. This may make it difficult to breathe or swallow.

– Sudden swelling of the hands, feet and ankles.

– Skin rash or itching.

• Effects on the heart

If you notice any of the following effects, see a doctor straight away.

The signs may include:

– Breathlessness, swelling of the ankles, cough, tiredness and a racing heart.

– Chest pain which may spread to your neck and shoulders and down your left arm.