MOVANTIK- naloxegol oxalate tablet, film coated
Valinor Pharma, LLC
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MOVANTIK® (mo-van-tic) (naloxegol) tablets, for oral use |
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking MOVANTIK and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. |
What is the most important information I should know about MOVANTIK? MOVANTIK may cause serious side effects, including:
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What is MOVANTIK? MOVANTIK is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation that is caused by prescription pain medicines called opioids, in adults with long-lasting (chronic) pain that is not caused by active cancer. It is not known if MOVANTIK is safe and effective in children. |
Who should not take MOVANTIK? Do not take MOVANTIK if you:
MOVANTIK can interact with certain other medicines and cause side effects, including opioid withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning. Tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist before you start or stop any medicines during treatment with MOVANTIK. |
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking MOVANTIK? Before you take MOVANTIK, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other medicines may affect the way MOVANTIK works. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine called bevacizumab. |
How should I take MOVANTIK?
∘crush the tablet to a powder ∘place your dose of MOVANTIK in a glass that contains 4 ounces (120 mL) of water and stir ∘swallow MOVANTIK and water mixture right away ∘add 4 more ounces (120 mL) of water to the glass and drink right away, to make sure that you take your full dose of MOVANTIK
∘draw up 1 ounce (30 mL) of water into a 60 mL syringe and flush the NG tube∘crush the tablet to a powder ∘place your dose of MOVANTIK in a container and mix with approximately 2 ounces (60 mL) of water∘draw up the MOVANTIK and water into the 60 mL syringe and give the mixture through the NG tube ∘add approximately 2 ounces (60 mL) of water to the same container you used to prepare your dose of MOVANTIK ∘draw up the water using the same 60 mL syringe and use all the water to flush the NG tube and any remaining medicine from the NG tube into the stomach
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What should I avoid while taking MOVANTIK?
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What are the possible side effects of MOVANTIK? See “What is the most important information I should know about MOVANTIK?” The most common side effects of MOVANTIK include: stomach (abdomen) pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, and headache. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of MOVANTIK. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
How should I store MOVANTIK?
Keep MOVANTIK and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
General information about the safe and effective use of MOVANTIK. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use MOVANTIK for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give MOVANTIK to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about MOVANTIK that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in MOVANTIK? Active ingredient: naloxegol oxalate Inactive ingredients: The tablet core contains mannitol, cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and propyl gallate. The tablet coat contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, iron oxide red, and iron oxide black. Distributed by: Valinor Pharma, LLC, Chicago, IL 60606 MOVANTIK is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca Group of companies and used under license by Valinor Pharma, LLC. © 2023 Valinor Pharma, LLC. All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.MOVANTIK.com or call 1-877-592-2337. |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 03/2023