Side Effects and What to do About Them
NAPRELAN may cause some side effects, especially when used for a long time or in large doses. When these side effects occur, you may require medical attention. Report all symptoms or side effects to your health care provider.
NAPRELAN may cause you to become drowsy or tired. Be careful about driving or participating in activities that require you to be alert. If you become drowsy, dizzy or light-headed after taking NAPRELAN, do NOT drive or operate machinery.
NAPRELAN may cause you to become more sensitive to sunlight. Any exposure to sunlight or sunlamps may
cause sunburn, skin blisters, skin rash, redness, itching or discolouration, or vision changes. If you have a reaction
from the sun, check with your health care provider.
Check with your health care provider IMMEDIATELY if you develop chills, fever, muscle aches or pains, or other flu-like symptoms, especially if they occur before or together with a skin rash. These symptoms may be the first
signs of a SERIOUS ALLERGIC REACTION to this medication.
Serious Side Effects and What to Do About Them
| Symptom |
STOP taking NAPRELAN
and get emergency
medical attention
IMMEDIATELY |
Stop taking drug
and talk to your
doctor or
pharmacist |
| Bloody or black tarry stools |
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| Shortness of breath, wheezing, any trouble breathing or chest tightness |
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| Skin rash, hives, swelling or itching |
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| Blurred vision, or any visual disturbance |
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| Any change in the amount or colour of your urine (red or brown) |
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| Any pain or difficulty experienced while urinating |
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| Swelling of the feet, lower
legs; weight gain |
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| Vomiting or persistent indigestion, nausea, stomach pain or diarrhea |
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| Yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes, with or without itchy skin |
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| Malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite |
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| Headaches, stiff neck |
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| Mental confusion, depression |
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| Dizziness, lightheadedness |
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| Hearing problems |
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This is NOT a complete list of side effects. If you develop any other symptoms while taking NAPRELAN, see your
health care provider.
Reporting Possible Side Effects
To monitor drug safety, Health Canada collects information on serious and unexpected effects of drugs. If you suspect you have had a serious or unexpected reaction to this drug you may notify Health Canada:
- By toll-free telephone: 866-234-2345
- By toll-free fax: 866-678-6789
- By email: cadrmp@hc-sc.gc.ca
- By regular mail:
National AR Centre
Marketed Health Products Safety and Effectiveness
Information Division
Marketed Health Products Directorate
Tunney’s Pasture, AL 0701C
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
NOTE: Before contacting Health Canada, you should contact your physician or pharmacist.
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