News about Side effects and product information
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Takeda Pharma A/S recalls batch of Pamol® in packs of 300 film-coated tablets
| 21 February 2017 |
Takeda Pharma A/S recalls a batch of Pamol® in packs of 300 film-coated tablets after the discovery of Ibumetin 600 mg containing ibuprofen in some packs. Both types of medicine are used for the treatment of mild pain, but they work in different ways and may cause different adverse reactions.
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Interactive Adverse Drug Reaction overviews
| 08 December 2016 |
The Danish Medicines Agency has launched a new web-based database that researchers and other interested parties can use to search for reported suspected adverse reactions.
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How the HPV vaccine works
| 30 November 2016 |
The Danish Medicines Agency has made a short video graphic about the efficacy of the HPV vaccine.
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Efficacy of emergency contraception may be reduced when taken with other medicines
| 08 August 2016 |
Women seeking the Norlevo or Levodonna emergency contraceptives should be aware that the efficacy may be reduced when taken with other medicines.
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Public funds allocated for research into possible adverse reactions from HPV vaccination
| 08 July 2016 |
Three projects will receive public funds of DKK 7 million, which the Danish Parliament has earmarked for research into possible adverse reactions from HPV vaccination.
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Nine applications for funds earmarked for research in HPV adverse reactions
| 12 May 2016 |
The Danish Parliament has earmarked an amount of DKK 7 million for research into possible adverse reactions from the HPV vaccines. The deadline for applications has expired and the applications will now be reviewed by Innovation Fund Denmark.
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New video graphics about the HPV vaccine
| 03 May 2016 |
The Danish Medicines Agency has made a video which explains how the authorities monitor the safety of the HPV vaccine.
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EMA: No changes to the safety profile of Gardasil
| 09 February 2016 |
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recently completed its annual routine safety assessment of the HPV vaccine Gardasil®. The conclusion is that there are no changes to the safety profile.
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The Danish Medicines Agency has a new website
| 04 January 2016 |
Today, the Danish Medicines Agency launched its new website – laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en – where you can read about and subscribe to news about licensing and supervision of medicines, side effects, reimbursement, pharmacies and medical devices.
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Painkillers to be prescription only in Denmark from 30 September 2013
| 28 May 2013 |
The Danish Health and Medicines Authority has decided that large packs of mild painkillers will be prescription-only in Denmark from 30 September 2013. From this date, it will only be possible to buy small packs of mild painkillers over the counter. There will be no changes to dispensing status of the medicines that can be bought over the counter after 30 September.
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Painkillers to be prescription only in Denmark
| 08 April 2013 |
In Denmark, it will soon only be possible to buy large packs of mild painkillers when prescribed by a doctor. The aim is to reduce poisoning incidents and the need for liver transplants.