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Product Information of Refucil Tablets

What you need to know before you take Refucil  Tablets

Do not take Refucil  Tablets – if you are allergic to Refucil  or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). – if you are pregnant or intending to become pregnant within 1 month of stopping treatment. – if you are planning to father children within 6 months of treatment with these tablets. – if you have severe liver disease. – if you have porphyria (a metabolism disorder which causes abdominal pains and mental disorder). – if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (a disorder which causes the immune system to attack the body). Refucil  Tablets must not be taken if your skin, hair or nails are healthy, as a precaution to prevent a long-past infection returning. If any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Other medicines and Refucil  Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Some medicines may be affected by Refucil  Tablets or they may affect how well Refucil  Tablets will work. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking: 82-83/L/e/6 2/4 – oral contraceptives (the pill). You will need an additional method of contraception, such as condoms while you are taking Refucil  Tablets and also during the month after stopping treatment – phenylbutazone, a medicine used to treat a type of arthritis – phenobarbitone, a medicine used to control epilepsy (fits) – ciclosporin, a medicine used to suppress the immune system – medicines that thin the blood (e.g.warfarin) – any medicines that tend to make you sleepy, such as medication used to help you sleep or calm you down – medicines containing alcohol. Refucil  Tablets may enhance the effect of alcohol. Pregnancy and breast-feeding DO NOT take Refucil  Tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Refucil  Tablets may cause birth defects and it may affect breast-fed babies. If you become pregnant while taking Refucil  Tablets, stop taking them immediately and contact your doctor. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Important information for men and women: – Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking Refucil  Tablets and up to one month after treatment. – Men should not father children within six months of taking Refucil  Tablets. Driving and using machines Refucil  Tablets may cause tiredness or drowsiness. If this occurs do not drive, use machinery, or perform any tasks that may require you to be alert. Protecting your skin Refucil  Tablets may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight and artificial UV light. When outside, wear protective clothing, hat and sunglasses, and use a sunblock that is at least SPF15 while taking Refucil  Tablets. Refucil  Tablets contains propylene glycol This medicine contains 0.268 mg propylene glycol in each 125 mg tablet and 1.55 mg propylene glycol in each 500 mg tablet. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodiumfree’.