Consumer medicine information

Leflunomide-WGR 20 mg Tablets

Leflunomide

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Leflunomide-WGR

Active ingredient

Leflunomide

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR?


LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR contains the active ingredient leflunomide. LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR is used to treat rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to leflunomide, teriflunomide or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are not using reliable birth control, or are breastfeeding.
There are a number of other circumstances in which a person must not use this medicine. Check if these apply to you before taking LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR (see the full CMI for more details).
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR and affect how it works. A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR?

  • The standard dose for this medicine is 100 mg per day for the first 3 days, and after that one 10 mg or 20 mg tablet daily.
  • Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water, at about the same time each day. You can take it with or without food.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR.
  • Call your doctor straight away if: you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine; you have an infection/notice a fever or signs of an infection; your skin becomes itchy or yellow / the whites of your eyes become yellow / if you start to bleed or bruise easily; you develop new/worsening cough or trouble breathing.
  • Tell your doctor before stopping contraception.
Things you should not do
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not stop taking LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR or lower the dosage, without checking with your doctor.
Drinking alcohol
  • Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
  • It is recommended that you minimise your alcohol intake while taking LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR.
Looking after your medicine
  • Store it in a cool dry place below 30°C. Store in a dry place and keep the container tightly closed.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using LEFLUNOMIDE-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


Common side effects include: diarrhoea; nausea and vomiting; abdominal pain; weight loss; rashes, itchy skin; hair loss; unusual tiredness or weakness. Serious side effects include: fever; severe upper stomach pain; severe skin rash or sores in your mouth; pale skin, fatigue or increased infections and bruising; cough or trouble breathing; blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals; skin ulcer. Very serious side effects include: allergic reaction symptoms.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Leflunomide-WGR

Active ingredient

Leflunomide

Schedule

S4