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nervous system for example benzodiazepines, other opioids (which may be<br />
found in painkillers or certain cough mixtures), certain antidepressants,<br />
sedatives, hypnotics, sedative antihistamines, anaesthetics, anxiolytics<br />
(drugs to treat anxiety), neuroleptics (medicines to treat certain<br />
psychological diseases), certain drugs to prevent high blood pressure<br />
including clonidine, and alcohol.<br />
• If you take some medicines such as phenobarbital, phenytoin,<br />
carbamazepine (for epilepsy and certain pain conditions) or rifampicin (for<br />
tuberculosis), the effects of BuTrans patches may be reduced.<br />
3. HOW TO USE BUTRANS PATCHES<br />
The choice of which BuTrans patch will suit you best will be made by your doctor.<br />
During treatment, your doctor may change which patch you use to a smaller or<br />
larger one if necessary. You should not apply more than two patches at the same<br />
time.<br />
Always use the BuTrans patch exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You<br />
should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br />
Adults and elderly patients<br />
Unless your doctor has told you differently, attach one BuTrans patch (as<br />
described in detail below) and change it every seventh day, preferably at the<br />
same time of day each time. If your doctor has advised you to take other pain<br />
relievers in addition to the patch, strictly follow the doctor's instructions,<br />
otherwise you will not fully benefit from treatment with the BuTrans patch.<br />
Patients under 18 years of age<br />
BuTrans patches should not be used in persons below the age of 18 years,<br />
because no experience has so far been gained in this age group.<br />
Patients with kidney disease/dialysis patients<br />
In patients with kidney disease, no dosage adjustment is necessary.<br />
Patients with liver disease<br />
In patients with severe liver disease, the intensity and duration of action of the<br />
BuTrans patch may be affected. If you belong to this patient group, your doctor<br />
will check on you more closely.<br />
Before applying the BuTrans patch<br />
• Choose an area of non-irritated,<br />
intact skin on your upper outer<br />
arm, upper chest, upper back or<br />
side of the chest. (see adjacent<br />
illustrations). Call for assistance<br />
if you cannot apply the patch<br />
yourself.<br />
• BuTrans should be applied to a<br />
relatively hairless or nearly<br />
hairless skin site. If none are<br />
available the hairs should be cut<br />
off with a pair of scissors. Do<br />
not shave them off.<br />
• Avoid skin which is red, irritated
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