Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. In some circumstances this may not be possible if you are given this injection in an emergency. This leaflet will be kept in a safe place should you wish to read it again
- If you have any further questions, please ask your doctor or your pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- 1. What Neostigmine Injection is and what it is used for
- 2. Before you are given Neostigmine Injection
- 3. How to use Neostigmine Injection
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. Storing Neostigmine Injection
- 6. Further information
Neostigmine Methylsulphate Injection BP 2.5 mg
What Neostigmine Injection is and what it is used for
The injection contains the active ingredient neostigmine methylsulphate as a 2.5 mg in 1 ml sterile solution.
Neostigmine injection belongs to a group of medicines used to:
- Treat abnormally tired and weak muscles (myasthenia gravis).
- Reverse the effects of muscle relaxants.
- Improve movement in the small intestine.
- Reduce urine retention after surgical procedures.
Before you are given Neostigmine Injection
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist before being given your injection if:
- You are sensitive or allergic to neostigmine.
- You have an obstruction of the stomach or cannot urinate.
- You are pregnant or breast feeding.
- You are receiving certain muscle relaxants, i.e. Suxamethonium.
- You are asthmatic.
If you are going to have an operation, please tell your doctor if you are receiving neostigmine.
This medicinal product contains approximately 3.54 mg sodium per ml. This should be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
How to use Neostigmine Injection
The injection should only be administered to you by a member of the medical profession.
The amount of neostigmine you will be given depends on your condition and other factors.
You may be given another injection depending on the response to the first injection.
Possible side effects
- You may feel or actually be sick.
- You may produce more saliva than usual.
- You may suffer from diarrhoea.
With higher doses of neostigmine, you may suffer from stomach cramps.
If you have any problems, please tell your doctor.
Storing Neostigmine Injection
Your injection will be kept for you by your doctor or pharmacist. An expiry date can be found on the label e.g.: August 2007.
Further information
The injection is a clear colourless solution in clear glass ampoules containing 2.5 mg neostigmine methylsulphate in 1 ml. 10 ampoules are supplied in each carton.
Neostigmine Injection contains the following inactive ingredients:
Sodium Chloride
Sterile Water for Injections
Registered PL No. 1502/0023
The marketing authorization holder of this medicine is:
The medicine is manufactured by:
Revised July 2006
43849/50/06
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