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Nabumetone 500mg tablets

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

In this leaflet:

1. What Nabumetone tablets are and what they are used for

2. Before you take

3. How to take

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store

6. Further information

What Nabumetone tablets are and what they are used for

Nabumetone belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to reduce inflammation and pain in joints and muscles.

Nabumetone tablets are for diseases of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

Before you take

Do not take Nabumetone tablets if you:

are in the last three months of pregnancy.

are allergic (hypersensitive) to nabumetone or any of the other ingredients in Nabumetone tablets (see section 6). Carmoisine aluminium lake (E122) may cause allergic reactions.

are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), or have had difficulty breathing due to narrowing of the airways, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, runny nose or a skin rash which has pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching, when taking these medicines.

have or have had a peptic ulcer (ulcer in your stomach or duodenum) or bleeding in your stomach.

have had bleeding or ulceration of the upper gastrointestinal tract related to NSAID therapy.

have severely impaired liver or kidney function.

have severe heart failure or severely impaired heart function.

are taking any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), COX II inhibitors or aspirin.

have an uncorrected blood clotting disorder.

Medicines such as nabumetone may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (“myocardial infarction”) or stroke. Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolonged treatment. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

If you have heart problems, previous stroke or think that you might be at risk of these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or are a smoker) you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.

Check with your doctor before taking Nabumetone, if you have:

low blood pressure.

had high blood pressure or heart failure.

or have had asthma.

or have a history of gastrointestinal disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

had stomach or intestinal problems.

impaired kidney or liver function.

an infection. Nabumetone may mask symptoms of infections such as fever and inflammation.

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or other connective tissue disorders.

your thyroid hormone levels or thyroid function monitored.
Nabumetone can lower blood levels of thyroid hormone and can affect thyroid function test results.

if you are:

a woman trying to become pregnant or undergoing investigation for infertility (see ‘Pregnancy and breast-feeding’ section).

elderly. If you are elderly, you have a higher risk of getting side effects.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially:

medicines which thin the blood or which prevent blood clotting, such as phenindione, heparins, warfarin and acenocoumarol

any diuretic medicine (“water tablets”) e.g. bendroflumethiazide

drugs used to treat high blood pressure such as:
- ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril
- angiotensin II receptor antagonists e.g. candesartan or losartan
- clonidine
- vasodilators such as hydralazine, minoxidil, nitroprusside
- methyldopa
- calcium channel blockers e.g. amlodipine
- beta blockers e.g. atenolol

cardiac glycosides such as digoxin (used to treat some heart conditions)

lithium (used for depression)

zidovudine or ritonavir (antiviral drugs)

ciclosporin or tacrolimus (used to suppress the immune system)

mifepristone (used for termination of pregnancy), Nabumetone tablets should not be taken within 8-12 days of taking mifepristone

other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin

corticosteroids e.g. prednisolone

antibiotics such as quinolones or aminoglycosides (used to treat infections)

selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (e.g. paroxetine), venlafaxine or moclobemide (used for depression)

phenytoin (used for epilepsy)

sulphonylureas (e.g. gliclazide) or rosiglitazone (used in diabetes)

bisphosphonates e.g. alendronic acid (used in bone disorders)

methotrexate (used to treat some types of cancer, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis)

baclofen (a muscle relaxant)

clopidrogel (an anti-platelet drug)

pentoxifylline (used to treat blood vessel disease)

drospirenone (progestogen hormone treatment)

sibutramine (an appetite suppressant)

adrenergic neurone blockers e.g. guanethidine (used to control blood pressure)

nitrates e.g. glyceryl trinitrate (used for angina).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

You should not take Nabumetone tablets if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine. Nabumetone may make it more difficult to become pregnant, speak to your doctor if you are having problems.

Driving and using machines

Nabumetone may make you feel drowsy, dizzy, affect your vision or cause headaches. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

Tests

If you have impaired liver or kidney function or a history of high blood pressure or congestive heart failure, your doctor may want to monitor you by carrying out tests.

How to take

Always take Nabumetone tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Speak to your doctor before drinking alcohol with Nabumetone tablets, as there may be an increased risk of getting certain side effects.

Swallow tablets with water with or after food, this will reduce the risk of side effects on the stomach and intestines.

Doses

Your doctor should prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time. This will reduce any side effects you may have.

Adults: The usual dose is 1g (two tablets) taken as a single dose at bedtime. If your pain is severe, persistent or worsens suddenly, your doctor may prescribe you an extra 500mg-1g (one or two tablets) to be taken in the morning.

Elderly: If you are elderly, the maximum dose is 1g (two tablets) a day, 500mg (one tablet) a day may give you enough relief. Your doctor may monitor you for 4 weeks after you start taking Nabumetone tablets.

Children: Not recommended

If you take more than you should

It is important not to take too many tablets. If you have taken more than you should, contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Symptoms of overdose are headache, feeling or being sick, stomach pain, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, diarrhoea, disorientation, excitation, coma, drowsiness, dizziness, ringing or buzzing in the ears, fainting, fits, kidney failure and liver damage.

If you forget to take the tablets

If you forget to take your tablets, take your next dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for one you have missed.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Nabumetone tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Do not take if you have or have had a peptic ulcer (ulcer in your stomach or duodenum) or bleeding in your stomach.

Stop taking Nabumetone tablets and contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulceration or perforation, such as: blood in your faeces (stools/motions), black tarry stools, blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds in your vomit, or abdominal pains (pains in your stomach) or other abnormal stomach symptoms, indigestion or heartburn.

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:

Blood: changes in the numbers and types of your blood cells. If you notice increased bruising, nosebleeds, sore throats, infections, excessive tiredness, breathlessness on exertion or abnormal paleness of the skin, you should tell your doctor who may want you to have a blood test.

Immune system: skin reactions including large raised spots on the skin, small blisters or red, flaky and peeling skin, itching, rash, pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching (hives), sensitivity to sunlight or artificial light (e.g. sun beds) including a disorder causing skin blisters, abdominal pain and nervous system disorders (pseudoporphyria), severe skin eruptions such as severe form of skin rash with flushing, fever, blisters or ulcers (Stevens Johnson syndrome), widespread skin rash with circular, irregular red patches on the skin of the hands and feet (erythema multiforme), severe rash involving reddening, peeling and swelling of the skin that resembles severe burns (toxic epidermal necrolysis), dilation or narrowing of blood vessels causing a running nose, narrowing of the airways, asthma, difficulty breathing, inflammation of the lungs (alveolitis), increased white blood cells in the blood of the lungs (pulmonary eosinophilia), inflammation of the pancreas, aseptic meningitis (stiff neck, headache, feeling or being sick, fever, disorientation) especially in those who already have an auto-immune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease.

Psychiatric: confusion, depression, hallucinations.

Nervous system: headache, dizziness, sedation, tiredness, spinning sensation, drowsiness, a feeling of general discomfort and illness, difficulty sleeping, ‘pins and needles’ or tingling.

Eye: abnormal vision, inflammation of the optic nerve, discomfort and irritation of the eye, swelling of the optical disk.

Ear: ringing or buzzing in the ears.

Heart: heart failure, high blood pressure, fluid retention causing swelling. Medicines such as nabumetone may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (“myocardial infarction”) or stroke.

Stomach and intestines: diarrhoea, dry mouth, hidden blood in faeces, feeling or being sick, constipation, stomach pain, wind, inflammation of the stomach lining, dark blood stained stools, vomiting blood, mouth ulcers, colitis, Crohn’s disease, worsening of existing colitis or Crohn’s disease, inflammation, perforation or narrowing of the food pipe, ulceration of the food pipe with or without bleeding.

Liver: abnormal liver enzymes, inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), disease of the liver causing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice).

Skin: hair loss, worsening of existing skin problems such as acne and psoriasis.

Kidneys: kidney impairment, inflammation, disease or failure, blood in the urine.

Reproductive system: impaired female fertility, heavy periods.

If you notice any side effects, they get worse, or if you notice any not listed, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Store in the original container.

Do not use Nabumetone tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Further information

What Nabumetone tablets contain

The active substance (the ingredient that makes the tablets work) is nabumetone. Each tablet contains 500mg
nabumetone.

The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose 101 (E460), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E464), sodium
lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycollate, colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, propylene glycol, purified talc (E553),
carmoisine aluminium lake (E122), indigo carmine aluminium lake (E132), titanium dioxide (E171).

What Nabumetone tablets look like and contents of the pack

Nabumetone tablets are maroon, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets.

Pack size is 56.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Actavis

Barnstaple

EX32 8NS

This leaflet was last revised in September 2008.