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What is AQWET?
- AQWET contains Pilocarpine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called parasympathomimetic agents or cholinergic agents
- It stimulates certain nerves and glands in your body which in turn produces more saliva, tears, sweat, gastric juices and mucus
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to Pilocarpine hydrochloride or to any of the other ingredients of AQWET
- have untreated asthma
- have untreated heart or kidney disease
- have eye problems such as glaucoma, inflammation of the iris of the eye (iritis)
- have stomach, gallbladder or liver problems
- have any nervous system problems or mental problems
- suffer from dehydration and organ damage
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
- medicines used to treat high blood pressure, heart problems or eye problems (e.g. beta blocker)
- anti-cholinergics (e.g. atropine)
- ipratropium inhaler, medicines used to treat asthma
- Always take AQWET exactly as your doctor has told you
- AQWET should only be taken by mouth. Do not chew or bite the tablets
- Take AQWET with a glass of water during, or directly after, meals
- Take your first tablet in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening
The usual dose is:
For patients who have been treated with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
- The recommended dose for adults is one 5 mg tablet three times a day
- Make sure you take your last tablet of the day with your evening meal
For patients who have been diagnosed with Sjgrens syndrome
- The recommended dose for adults is one 5 mg tablet four times a day
- Make sure that you take your last tablet of the day just before you go to bed
If you take more AQWET
- If you take more AQWET, contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately
If you forget to take AQWET
- If you are less than 6 hours late taking your tablet, take it with food as soon as you remember
- Then delay taking your next tablet until at least 3 to 4 hours after the usual time
- If you are over 6 hours late taking your tablet and your next AQWET tablet is due, take only one tablet. This means that you will have taken one tablet less than usual that day
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking AQWET
- Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so
Like all medicines, AQWET can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- fatigue, chills, runny nose
- allergic reactions including rash and itching
- dizziness
- diarrhea or constipation
- indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
- watering of the mouth
- flushing, rise in blood pressure
- palpitations (fast heart beats)
- watery eyes, abnormal vision, red, swollen and painful eyes
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