Anti-depressive medicine Emsam applies as a patch to the skin (skin application only). Carefully follow the instructions on the patches and use exactly as directed. Emsam applies on clean, dry, undamaged and hairless part of your upper torso or thigh, or the outer surface of the upper arm. Before applying the medicine make sure to wash your hands and applicable area with soap, and then dry your hands and body thoroughly.
Remove the patch from the sealed container and apply it immediately. Don’t cut or trim the patch!
The patch has to be firmly pressed in place until good contact with your skin is achieved. Do not forget to wash your hands again after the procedure is over. The patch should be changed the same time every day. New patch should be applied on a new area of skin. Do not use few patches at the same time.
If the patch fells off, you need to use new patch to a new skin area and then continue as previously scheduled. Keep used patches away from reach of children and/or pets.
You can use patches while showering, bathing or swimming. Avoid patch contacts with heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated water beds, prolonged direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Patients above 65 may have stronger reaction to the medicine and must use it with caution. It is strictly recommended to advice with your pediatrician or health care professional before using Emsam with children. Special treatment might be necessary.
Selegiline is a unique solution for patients suffering from major depressive disorder, also called a depression. Emsam has numerous proves of provision a significant relief from depression.
If the patch wasn’t replaced on time, do it as soon as you can. Use one patch at a time and do not apply on the skin longer than directed. Fallen patch can be replaced, but new patch should be removed at right time according to previous schedule.
Do not keep the patch outside of its originally sealed container. Store at room temperature: 20-25ºC (68-77ºF).
Emsam Safety information
Do not cut the patch in pieces. Using Selegiline can cause thirst. To avoid thirst you may drink extra fluids or eat some hard candies (sugar-free if needed). Keep out of reach of children and pets. Removed patch should be folded with sticky parts together, put in an empty container and thrown away. Make sure that children, pets and other cannot accidentally access the used/thrown patches.
Emsam Side effects
If you use Emsam and feel some side effects, you must contact to your prescriber or health care professional immediately. Such side effects are confusion or disorientation; fast heartbeat or heart rhythm disorders (palpitations); lightheadedness or fainting; mania symptoms (such as sleep loss, restlessness, hyperactivity or other unusual behavior); severe headache; stiff neck; onset of severe nausea or stomach ache; rapid onset of sweating; symptoms of serotonin syndrome (nausea, vomiting, sedation, dizziness, sweating, flushed fact, confusion, restlessness, muscle spasm or twitching, shivering, and hypertension); worsening depression.
Side effects not applicable for medical attention: minor weight loss, thirst, skin rash, stomach problems such as temporary diarrhea, heartburn or gas (flatulence).
