Important Warnings and Precautions for Slow Sodium 600mg Tablets Pack of 100
Do not take Slow Sodium if you:
- Are allergic to sodium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- Have fluid retention.
- Have heart disease or heart failure.
- Have aldosteronism (a condition where too much aldosterone [a hormone] is produced).
- Are having treatment to produce salt and water loss, usually if you have fluid retention or heart failure or have high blood pressure.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Slow Sodium if you:
- Have a condition of the intestines, where narrowing may occur e.g., Crohn's disease, diverticulitis or stricture (band) formation (usually after major abdominal surgery).
- Think you may have a problem drinking enough water.
Other medicines and Slow Sodium:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. In particular, sodium chloride may affect medicines (e.g., furosemide, bumetanide, metolazone) used to treat high blood pressure, particularly if you also have a kidney disorder.
It may still be all right for you to be given Slow Sodium and your doctor will be able to decide what is suitable for you.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
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.
Driving and using machines:
Sodium chloride should have no effect on your ability to drive and use machines.
If you take more Slow Sodium than you should:
You may feel dizzy, weak, restless, delirious and/or thirsty, have a headache, breathing problems, high blood pressure or a rapid heartbeat. If you have taken too many tablets, tell your doctor straight away or go to the nearest casualty department immediately, taking the tablet container with you.
Possible Side Effects:
No side effects have been reported at the recommended doses. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for 'MHRA Yellow Card' in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store Slow Sodium:
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 30°C. Store in the original container in order to protect from moisture. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. Recycle the empty packaging where possible.
