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We have received reports of depression and, in rare cases, suicidal thoughts in men taking finasteride 1 mg (Propecia) for male pattern hair loss. Be aware that depression is also associated with finasteride 5 mg (Proscar).
Patients should be advised to promptly report to their doctor any changes in their breast tissue such as lumps, pain, or nipple discharge.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd has informed us that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for the specific batches listed in this alert are missing the special warning and precautions identified from post-marketing experience that are documented in the Summary of...
When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.
These reports explain our assessment of the scientific evidence used to lead to regulatory decisions on the safety of medicines or medicines classes.
Letters were sent about methotrexate, modafinil, Ecalta, Picato, Nexplanon, valproate medicines, e-cigarettes, and Lemtrada. Alerts were issued about finasteride, codeine/paracetamol, and Picato.
MV Chinfield antifatigue bronchospasmolytic for thoroughbreds seized at a Belfast courier company.
Decisions made by MHRA following investigations into complaints about advertising for licensed medicines.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Greater powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by criminals have come into force today.
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Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
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